Asbestos Regulations for Commercial Properties
If you own, or are thinking about buying, a commercial property, the Control Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012) act states that if the building is built before 2000, you are responsible for managing any asbestos that is in that property, unless your contract or lease states otherwise. This includes rental properties, […]
Bradford Hotel Fined £24,000 for Delayed Asbestos Removal
The owners of a Bradford, city centre hotel have been fined due to delays in removing asbestos. Asbestos was found in several areas of Bradford’s Midland Hotel in November 2017. The asbestos was present in areas used by staff, but not guests, including a basement corridor, a lift shaft and […]
The Three Types of Asbestos and Where They Might be Present
As many as 5000 deaths per year are the result of past asbestos exposure and although asbestos is now banned in the UK can still be found in certain environments. If any building work you plan to undertake has even the slightest chance of disturbing the asbestos, you must be […]
Our Covid-19 Secure Working Procedure
Subsequent to the latest announcements from the Prime Minister, I wanted to share an update on our plans to continue serving you safely. Following the first lockdown, we have made significant changes to our health and safety procedures, in order to help keep you, our customers and our employees safe. […]
Why You Need a Home Buyer Asbestos Survey
There are many aspects to think about when you buy a house, and it is really important to check if your property has asbestos or not. Hiring the help of asbestos surveyors to carry out an asbestos survey is a great investment. Here are the reasons why. Almost Any Home […]