Asbestos
Removal
In
good condition, most products made from or containing asbestos will
be perfectly safe and will not need to be removed.
Asbestos
was used in construction because of it's high tensile strength, insulating
qualities and fire resistance. In many cases where it was installed,
it continues to do it's job perfectly well.
However,
there are some cases where it should definitely be removed.
The
photograph below shows a fire door that was in a common area with quite
high volumes of traffic.

The
door is faced with painted asbestos insulation board (AIB) which is
clearly damaged.
Because
of the location of the door and the fact that it is damaged, the door
has to be removed, as it presents a risk to heath due to the fact that
asbestos fibres can easily be released when the door is moved.
The
removal of asbestos can only be carried out by licensed contractors
and disposed of in properly licenced disposal facilities.
The
costs of removal can be high, but quotations do vary.
Asbestos
Removal Contractors
If
you need asbestos removing from your premises, it is essential that
it is carried out by properly licensed contractors.
However,
just because a contractor is licensed, it does not mean that their advice
is impartial and that is wheer we can help.
As
qualified asbestos surveyors, we are bound by rules which state that
our advice has to be impartial and independent.
Do
You Really Need To
Remove Asbestos?
Just
because you have asbestos in the premises, it does not necessarily mean
that you should get it removed - a number of cheaper solutions could
be available to you that a removal contractor might not tell you about.
Not
all asbestos requires licenced removal and the different types of asbestos
can be treated differently.
Impartial
Asbestos Advice
A
short site visit, provided free of charge, or as part of a normal
asbestos survey, will allow us to advise you on the correct and
most cost effective course of action.
Tax
Efficient Asbestos Removal
There
are currently very attractive tax concessions available for the removal
of asbestos from commercial premises.
You
may be eligible for a 150% tax rebate against asbestos removal works.
If
we manage your removal project, look what we provide as standard:
- Prepare
tender documents on your behalf
- Manage
the tender process, selecting the most cost effective supplier
- Specify
the works in line with HSE regulations & your own requirements
- Administer
the contract
- Act
as planning supervisor
- Liaise
with HSE on all staututory issues
- Assist
with tax concessions
- Project
manage the removal
- Manage
contractor disbursements
- Ensure
compliance to all appropriate regulations
If
you prefer to do all of this yourself, we can arrange competetive quotations
from the most reputable asbestos removal contractors on your behalf.
Because
we are impartial asbestos experts, you can be certain that the
advice you receive is completely objective at all times.
If
you require a survey, or are simply concerned about asbestos in your
commercial premises, please contact us for immediate attention.
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