Strict Compliance • Complete Safety

HSE-Licensed Asbestos Removal

Removing high-risk asbestos materials requires specialized training, enclosed environments, and strict legal compliance. We are fully licensed by the Health and Safety Executive to handle the most hazardous asbestos across Surrey and London.

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Licensed asbestos removal operatives working inside a sealed enclosure with negative pressure units

Understanding the Law

Why Do Certain Materials Require a License?

Not all asbestos is the same. While materials like garage roof cement are heavily bound and less likely to release fibers, other materials are highly friable. This means they can easily release deadly asbestos fibers into the air if disturbed. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012), removing these high-risk materials requires an HSE license.

Strict HSE Compliance

By law, licensed work requires a 14-day notification to the Health and Safety Executive (ASB5) before work can commence. We handle all legal paperwork and notifications for you.

High Fibre Release Risk

These materials require purpose-built, airtight enclosures with Negative Pressure Units (NPUs) to ensure zero fibers escape into adjacent clean areas during removal.

Independent Air Testing

An enclosure cannot be dismantled until a third-party, UKAS-accredited analyst conducts a rigorous 4-stage clearance test and issues a certificate of reoccupation.

High-Risk Materials

What Requires a License?

The following materials contain high percentages of asbestos and are highly friable. Attempting to remove these without a license is highly dangerous and illegal.

Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) ceiling tiles

Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB)

Commonly found in ceiling tiles, partition walls, fire-proofing panels on doors, and soffits. Very susceptible to damage and fiber release.

Asbestos pipe lagging thermal insulation

Pipe Lagging & Thermal Insulation

Used to insulate pipes, boilers, and heating systems. One of the most dangerous forms of asbestos due to its high fiber content and crumbling nature.

Sprayed asbestos flock coating on structural beams

Sprayed Coatings (Flock)

Often found on structural steelwork for fire protection or acoustic insulation. Contains up to 85% asbestos and breaks apart with a simple touch.

Loose fill asbestos insulation in a loft space

Loose Fill Insulation

Pure asbestos used as loft insulation or between cavity walls. It resembles blue-grey or whitish fluffy material. Extremely hazardous.

The Methodology

Our Licensed Removal Process

Licensed work is highly controlled. We design a bespoke Plan of Work for every site, ensuring the hazard is fully contained from day one until handover.

01

Notification & Planning

We submit the mandatory ASB5 notification to the HSE exactly 14 days before work begins. We draft a comprehensive, site-specific method statement and risk assessment.

02

Enclosures & DCUs

We construct heavy-duty, airtight timber and polythene enclosures around the asbestos. Decontamination Units (DCUs) are set up to ensure our operatives exit safely.

03

Controlled Removal

Using Negative Pressure Units (NPUs) to continuously filter the air, our team safely suppresses, removes, and double-bags the asbestos inside the sealed environment.

04

4-Stage Clearance

An independent, UKAS-accredited analyst visually inspects the area and conducts air testing. Only when the air is proven clean is the enclosure dismantled and the certificate issued.

Get in Touch

Discuss Your Project

Licensed asbestos work requires careful planning and coordination. Contact our team to discuss your site, arrange a survey, or get a quotation for safe, legal removal.

Phone

07468 437558