Three Reasons To Choose 0800 Asbestos For Your Asbestos Survey
0800 Asbestos is a professional asbestos consultancy that offers asbestos survey and management plans to domestic, corporate and public sectors. We are based in the Midlands, but we have regional offices around the UK so we are perfectly located to offer asbestos services to clients nationally. If you need an […]
Thinking About Removing Asbestos Yourself? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
Wondering whether your property contains asbestos? And if so, can you remove it yourself? Our asbestos specialists are going to explain why this is a bad idea… If You Think Your Property Contains Asbestos… Firstly, if you suspect that your property contains asbestos it is absolutely essential that you address […]
Crumbling Schools Pose Asbestos Risks
It’s been all over the news, crumbling concrete threatening schools all over the country. With worries about repair costs factored in, some of these schools might be demolished to make way for new ones, instead of the existing buildings being renovated. For those that are due to be renovated, asbestos […]
Commonly Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal in London
There’s no such thing as a silly question regarding asbestos removal. If it is not handled correctly, asbestos can be really dangerous. It is important you are clued up on asbestos, in general, it is great to have a good awareness, but it is especially important if you are planning […]
Brexit Law Lifts and Asbestos
Exclusive new research has revealed that as many as 212 ‘safety regulations’ will be set to lapse, for the UK government to draw a line under Brexit. These safety rules cover areas such as: Child seat belt regulations Health and safety regulations regarding children’s toys Protection measures to help prevent […]
Why Asbestos Is Still A Serious Problem In 2023
Since the millennium, all forms of asbestos have been banned in building projects throughout the UK and building owners have been responsible for ensuring that asbestos is removed. Despite that, to this day, asbestos is still being found in a great many buildings across the country. In this article, we’ll […]
MPs Wage in on Asbestos Regulations
MPs and campaigners are calling time on asbestos, as the deadly substance still kills more than 5000 people annually, despite being banned for over 20 years. A former estate agent in Leeds, Rose Hall, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 63. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer that […]
Understanding Asbestos And Its Dangers
Asbestos is a carcinogenic material which is made up of flexible fibres that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. Because of these properties, asbestos is useful in many situations. Asbestos was once used in construction materials, as it is a great insulator. Furthermore, asbestos was used in cloth, paper, […]
Demolition in London: Why Asbestos Surveys are Vital
Thinking of demolishing or renovating a property in London? Before you go ahead and start knocking walls down, you need to have a demolition asbestos survey conducted on your property. Any building that was constructed before 2000 runs the risk of having asbestos-containing materials in it. For that reason, it […]
Types of Asbestos Surveys
There are a few types of asbestos survey and it is important you arrange the correct one. This short guide will help you understand the difference, but if you have any questions about which is the right asbestos survey for your property, our staff will be more than happy to […]