Asbestos Removal Hereford
Avanti is a local HSE licensed asbestos company providing surveys and asbestos removal in Hereford and across the county. For information on our asbestos services, call 0333 3355974.
Residential property that was built between 1930 -1999 was most probably constructed using asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Asbestos was an effective insulation material; it was also in plentiful supply and cheap, therefore. In most homes where ACMs are present, the risk to health is extremely low. It’s only if asbestos is damaged or disturbed due to refurbishment or DIY that it becomes a health hazard.
Why are Asbestos Fibres Dangerous?
Asbestos is made up of millions of microscopic fibres. If they’re released into the air, there’s a possibility that they can be breathed in unknowingly. If these fibres lodge in your lungs they can cause chronic, or fatal diseases. The HSE website offers a number of useful resources relating to asbestos. If you discover damaged asbestos in your home, Avanti recommends licensed asbestos removal in Hereford.
The use of ACMs (asbestos containing materials) in the construction of commercial buildings is now illegal. There remain, however, 1.5 million UK buildings that were constructed prior to asbestos being banned in 1999. Between them, they contain more that 6 million tonnes of ACMs. Asbestos continues to threaten lives, therefore, as breathing in asbestos fibres can be deadly.
Who is Responsible for Asbestos Management?
If you own or manage a building in Hereford that was constructed between 1930-1999 you have a legal duty to manage ACMs on the premises. An asbestos management survey will locate ACMS and determine whether action needs to be taken. Any planned refurbishment or demolition requires an R&D survey to proceed. If asbestos is found, it will need to be professionally removed prior to the work starting.
Avanti Asbestos Surveys are available for commercial and residential clients:
Asbestos Management Survey (Commercial or Residential)
This comprises a visual inspection of the premises, carried out by asbestos specialists. The aim is to locate, in so far as it is possible, ACMs that are damaged, or may at risk of damage or disturbance as a result of everyday activities. Samples of ACMs that could be hazardous are sent off to a UKAS accredited lab for analysis.
Refurbishment and Demolition Survey
If refurbishment or demolition works are planned on a building constructed prior to 1999, an R&D survey is mandatory. The survey is intrusive and has to access every part of the site. This could involve an element of destruction in order to gain access. If ACMs are discovered licensed asbestos removal in Hereford is required prior to work commencing.
Avanti Clears Up the Past to Create a Cleaner Future – call our expert asbestos team on 0333 3355974
HSE licensed asbestos removal in Hereford
The Hereford Avanti team is made up of asbestos specialists. Every employee has more than a decade’s experience working in the sector, and they’re subjected to regular audits. We know it’s stressful to be worried about asbestos in your home, or workplace, so we guarantee attendance on site within 24 hours of your call. For asbestos services in Hereford, call Avanti on 0333 3355974.
We cover these areas in and around Hereford:
Credenhill, Shelwick, Hope under Dinmore, Madley, Staunton on Wye, Weobley, Leominster, Much Marcle, Stetton Grandison, Clyro, Belmont, Shelwick
