Asbestos Removal Preston
Looking for local asbestos removals in Preston? Avanti is an HSE licensed company working across Lancashire. To find out more about our asbestos services, call 0333 3355974.
Was your home constructed using asbestos containing materials (ACMs)? If it was built before 1999 there’s a good chance that it was. Asbestos is a cheap and effective insulating material that was used regularly throughout 1900-99 before it was banned. Most legacy asbestos is low risk; it’s only when the materials are damaged or disturbed, as a result of DIY or refurbishment, that it becomes hazardous.
Why are Asbestos Fibres Dangerous?
Asbestos is made up of microscopic fibres. If inhaled, over a period of time, these fibres can get into the lungs and cause chronic, or even fatal diseases. If you would like to know more about the effects of asbestos, there are a number of useful resources on the HSE asbestos website. If you find disturbed or damaged asbestos on your property, professional asbestos removal in Preston is recommended.
It is now illegal to use asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in the construction of commercial buildings. The legacy of its use, until 1999 when it was banned, continues though. There are approximately 1.5 million commercial properties that were constructed using ACMs. Taken as a whole, they contain around 6 million tonnes of asbestos. Given the health hazard that asbestos presents, it’s essential that it is carefully managed.
Who is Responsible for Asbestos Management?
If you own or manage a workplace which was constructed before 1999, you are legally required to survey and manage any ACMs found on the premises. An Asbestos Management Survey will provide a report on ACM locations and potential hazards. If you are planning demolition, or major refurbishment of a building constructed prior to 1999, a mandatory R&D survey is required. Any asbestos located will need to be professionally removed prior to work taking place.
Avanti offers Asbestos Surveys to residential and commercial clients:
Asbestos Management Survey (Commercial or Residential)
The purpose of the asbestos management survey is to identify potential ACMs. It’s a visual inspection that seeks to locate, in so far as it is possible, ACMs that are at risk of being damaged or disturbed as a result of daily activities. If ACMs are suspected, samples will be sent of to a UKAS accredited laboratory, and their report is then made available.
Refurbishment and Demolition Survey
An R&D survey is legally required where refurbishment or demolition works are being planned for buildings constructed before 1999. This is more than a visual survey; in order to inspect every part of the site, there may be an element of destruction as a means of gaining access. If ACMs are found, they will need to be professionally removed before the work takes place.
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HSE licensed asbestos removal in Preston
The team at Avanti is made up of asbestos specialists; each one having at least a decade’s professional experience in asbestos removal. It is a condition of employment that each member of the team is regularly audited. If you are worried about asbestos on your site, or in your home, call us and we guarantee that we’ll be with you within 24 hours. For all asbestos services in Preston, call Avanti on 0333 3355974.
