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A Gallagher And Son

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A Gallagher & Son provide roofing and general building works in across North Wales. We employ only local specialist trades...
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AirSafe Environmental

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Our mission at AirSafe Environmental is simple: to provide high-quality services in a timely, cost-effective manner with c...
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HSe Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors based in Richmondshire, providing a nationwide Surveying and Removal Service.
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We are a family run business with over 20 years combined experience within the asbestos industry, we will and can undertak...
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All Asbestos services from a single sample to a complete house or commercial property Asbestos removal. We are also UKATA ...
Here at ACS we can help you with any asbestos related matter. We provide surveys, management advice, removal works, airtes...

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02 Jan

Asbestos | Removal

Barrow-in-Furness - LA13

Enquiry from: Daniel W

Start Date: Immediate

I have had samples come back positive for asbestos and would like a quote for removal.Below are the certificate details (PDF available upon request) KITCHEN - TEXTURED COATING TO CEILING CHRYSO...

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07 Nov

Asbestos | Removal

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Paul I

Start Date: Immediate

Removal and disposal of chrysotile soffit boards from front and rear of ex council house semi detached house - approx total length 11m

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20 Oct

Asbestos | Removal

Kendal - LA8

Enquiry from: Amy H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

quote needed for removal of board to garage ceiling only, appropriate area 3x9m i have had samples come back positive for asbestos and would like a quote for removal.below are the certificate details ...

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18 Sep

Asbestos | Removal

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Paul J

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of artex in back bedroom (4mx3m)

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11 Sep

Asbestos | Removal

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Andy S

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of asbestos ceiling in garage

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23 Aug

Asbestos | Removal

Millom - LA19

Enquiry from: Tom J

Start Date: Immediate

storm damaged barn roof approx. 75m2 and to remove and dispose of are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what level of service do you require for the asbestos: asbestos removed property ...

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05 Aug

Asbestos | Removal

Millom - LA18

Enquiry from: Simon B

Start Date: Less than one month

remove some old slate style roof tiles containing asbestos that were originally stacked against my old garage. i think the previous owner put them there. i think the quantity is the equivalent of a si...

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17 Jul

Asbestos | Removal

Cockermouth - CA13

Enquiry from: Gail P

Start Date: Immediate

Garage ceiling and guttering

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14 Jul

Asbestos | Removal

Milnthorpe - LA7

Enquiry from: John D

Start Date: Less than one month

8 x 12 foot shed covered in asbestos i would like a quote to have asbestos removed in my detached property. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require for ...

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04 Jul

Asbestos | Removal

Carlisle - CA4

Enquiry from: Michael B

Start Date: Immediate

the eaves at my home bungalow have asbestos panels which need removing are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require for the asbestos: asbestos removed propert...

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24 Apr

Asbestos | Survey / Sampling

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Jon B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Asbestos survey Lead Asbestos survey Lead

test garage roof for asbestos are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require for the asbestos: asbestos survey/sampling property type: other is the asbestos bro...

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09 Mar

Asbestos | Removal

Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: Jamie K

Start Date: Immediate

5 sheets to be taken away

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07 Mar

Asbestos | Removal

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Gert K

Start Date: Immediate

very flat pre 1985 artex on 1 wa***m to be removed and ceiling ab***m are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do you require for the asbestos: asbestos removed property...

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11 Feb

Asbestos | Removal

Carlisle - CA1

Enquiry from: Leslie I

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

garage roof has corrugated sheets with white asbestos. eight sheets roughly covering 5 metres by 4 metres with 5 metres of edging. i would like a quote to have asbestos removed in my terrace propert...

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10 Feb

Asbestos | Removal

Wigton, Carlisle - CA7

Enquiry from: Rose D

Start Date: Immediate

Asbestos survey Lead

removal of flaked chrysotile textured paint that was found after steaming off wallpaper on a 2.5m square section of wall over a fireplace. the flicks of paint have fallen around d the area of the fire...

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03 Feb

Asbestos | Removal

Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Sarah R

Start Date: Less than one month

Asbestos survey Lead Asbestos survey Lead

removal of artexed kitchen ceiling measuring 4m x 4m i would like a quote to have asbestos removed in my detached property. are you the property owner: owner of the property what level of service do ...

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20 Jan

Asbestos | Removal

Carlisle - CA2

Enquiry from: Liam W

Start Date: Immediate

Garage roof needs taking off

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18 Jan

Asbestos | Removal

Alston - CA9

Enquiry from: Toni B

Start Date: Immediate

can email you the survey customer has confirmed they would like a quote to have asbestos removed in my other property. are you the property owner: relative of owner what level of service do you requi...

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17 Jan

Asbestos | Removal

Ambleside - LA22

Enquiry from: Tom B

Start Date: Immediate

remove all soffits on garage and house, remove all ceilings in house are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) what level of service do you require for the asbestos: asbestos removed proper...

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13 Jan

Asbestos | Removal

Penrith - CA11

Enquiry from: Dan B

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of corrugated asbestos garage roof. 48 square meters

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How much do Asbestos Removal Contractor services cost?

If you're thinking about having your asbestos repaired or eliminated, you have 2 alternatives - either you take on the project yourself or you contact a reputable asbestos contractor for assistance. If you do not have enough time on your plate or probably, you're not positive enough to carry out this project by yourself, then you would certainly have to connect to an specialist and also certainly, it includes a price. .

The final cost charged by asbestos experts is, however, not dealt with as it depends upon numerous aspects. These aspects work to decrease or increase the expense of eliminating asbestos. The variables include the type of asbestos product that requires to be taken out, if the product can be enveloped rather than eliminated, if the material has been sampled and examined, the place where the works would certainly be executed, dimension of the location, the accessibility of the asbestos, if other sites individuals or neighbours will be influenced as well as the type of the building be it household, industrial, commercial.

With a variety of important points to put into factor to consider, it's consequently important to contact a qualified, experienced and professional asbestos elimination company to offer a affordable quote for your unique task. Usually, in the UK, you can expect to pay the approximate expense of around £1000 or much less for smaller sized locations. Nevertheless, for bigger areas the cost of removing such an asbestos will certainly cost you substantially extra. The price can be within the range of £2500 and also above in the UK.

These prices may appear high in the beginning yet it's absolutely worth it when you consider it's feasible effect on the health and wellness of you and your loved ones.

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The average price
of an Asbestos Removal Contractor in Cumbria is:

£3,488

Asbestos Removal Contractor job Asbestos Removal Contractor cost in 2024
Asbestos removal in Cumbria £425-£12,960
Asbestos survey in Cumbria £150-£365

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Asbestos Removal Contractor FAQs

Does a house survey check for asbestos?

A typical Homebuyer Report or Building Survey Report doesn’t usually involve checking for asbestos. Your surveyor may let you know that there are certain parts of the property that are likely to contain asbestos, but they won’t do any testing. This means that, if you want to be sure about whether a property contains asbestos, you need to get an asbestos survey.

where does asbestos come from?

The deposits of asbestos are commonly found in both rocks and soil throughout the globe. Historically, this material has been incorporated for more than 4,500 years for a number of purposes by our ancestors. However, mining of asbestos in large scale started only in the 1870’s in Quebec, Canada. It only took about a decade after this commencement before other countries picked the trail and also began the production of asbestos for industrial uses as asbestos rapidly grew to become an ubiquitous phenomenon across many nations of the world such as the USA, Russia, Italy as well as South Africa.

Today, several countries have placed a total ban on the production as well as exportation of asbestos as a result of the harmful fibre it contains. Asbestos has been discovered to be a life threatening material which when disturbed, it releases a harmful fibre that can lead to a number of serious health issues if inhaled over a long period of time. Most recently in 2019, the material was popularly banned in Canada, who for several years has operated the world’s largest mine of asbestos in Quebec.

Despite how harmful the material is, it’s however still being mined in some countries with some of its exporters being Russia, Kazakhstan, China as well as Brazil, with Russia taking the lead, covering for over 53 percent of the world’s total production.

Contrary to many beliefs, asbestos is not a man made material but a group of six types of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are commonly found in rock and soil which are collectively known as asbestos. These minerals are primarily composed of both silicon and oxygen but also includes other minor elements.

Do I need to remove asbestos?

Many examples of asbestos will not need removing, for example if it is present in artex that is in good condition. However, if you are carrying out building work on or near the asbestos it should be carefully removed before the building work starts to make sure it is not accidentally disturbed.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos refers to a group of minerals made up of tiny fibres. If you become exposed to these fibres and breathe them in, you’re at risk of contracting a dangerous lung-related disease.

Asbestos is strong and a good insulator, which means it was previously used to insulate and reinforce parts of buildings, like ceilings, roofs and guttering. Its use has been banned in the UK since 2000, but it is still present in lots of domestic and commercial buildings today.

 

Asbestos usually only poses a health risk if the material it’s contained in is damaged and its fibres are released into the air.

how to dispose of asbestos?

How To Dispose Of Asbestos?

As a homeowner, you certainly wouldn’t like to the word “asbestos” and understandably so. Due to its extremely dangerous fibres, the material was banned in the UK since 1999 and any structure built with it will be heavily fined. However, if you’re presently doing some home improvement project or buying a property that was built before the year 2000, then a chance exists that the property could contain asbestos. So if you’re unlucky to discover asbestos in your property, getting rid of it can be quite simple if you know way around it. In this article, we’ll provide you with some tips on how to dispose of asbestos in your property. Let’s take a closer look!

✓ Careful Handling

If you happen to find asbestos in your property the best thing to do is to call in a reliable specialist who has the proper training and equipment to tackle the project. However, if you decide to handle it yourself, then it’s a must to do this with great care. For instance wearing safety gloves, dust mask, safety goggles and placement of asbestos into plastic bags would be a great idea.

✓ Take It To The Tip By Yourself

To save some money if you have access to a vehicle, then loading the bagged asbestos into your car and driving it to the nearest local tip would be a simple and cost effective alternative. However, you should check with your local authorities before attempting this.

✓ Use A Specialist

Hiring a professional asbestos removal contractor is simply the best way to dispose of asbestos. Their services may be a bit expensive, but they cover up for that in both speed and effectiveness.

✓ Use Your Council’s Asbestos Collection Service

Several councils off this services at a reduced cost. However, they are usually not as quick as a specialist contractor.

is asbestos dangerous?

Is Asbestos Dangerous?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, asbestos is absolutely dangerous. Exposure to asbestos fibres and dust can lead to cancer, lung disease and lots more. It’s known to be so dangerous that no level of exposure to asbestos is considered safe. It has been banned in the UK since 1999 but exposure is till rampant due to the exceptions to the ban and there’s a good chance that you’ll find it in several older buildings and homes. And despite the ban in most countries, asbestos related health issues are still on the rise across the globe. People that are mostly exposed to this risk are those who’re exposed on the job as well as those who simply like to take on projects around the house containing asbestos insulation by themselves.

Furthermore, there’s a need to observe safety precautions when working with asbestos. If not, you’ll be exposing both you and your family to long term health risks. Below are some of the things you need to know about the dangers of asbestos.

✓ Exposure to asbestos fibres has no safe level. So it’s best to avoid exposure at all costs.

✓ Breathing in asbestos dust can lead to lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma.

✓ If disturbed, asbestos can release dangerous particles of dust containing asbestos fibres.

✓ Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which mostly affects the lung’s lining. It has no cure.

✓ If you smoke, then the risk of inhaling asbestos is greatly increased.

✓ The number of fibres inhaled as well as the length of time that you’ve been exposed to it increases the risk of contracting asbestos related diseases.

✓ The symptoms of asbestos dust related diseases do not commonly come out until its about 20 to 30 years after the first exposure.

how to test for asbestos?

If your house is built before the 1980’s it’s likely to contain some form of asbestos material which when disturbed can release some harmful fibres whose inhalation can lead to a number of fatal diseases and health issues like lung cancer and asbestosis. If you suspect that your house contains some asbestos materials, the best step to take is to call in a qualified asbestos consultant to carry out a thorough inspection of the area so as to identify the potential asbestos containing materials in your property.

The result of the testing done will bring a peace of mind as it’ll confirm whether or not the material actually contains asbestos. In the event whereby the testing result shows that the material does not contain asbestos, this will significantly reduce your renovation or demolition cost. So if you’re wondering how asbestos testing can be done, simply continue reading.

Identifying asbestos is as simple as just looking at the material with the naked to check if it contains the harmful substance. The presence or otherwise of a potential asbestos containing material can only be confirmed by laboratory testing. A qualitative identification of asbestos in a bulk sample is the best method for testing for asbestos. This asbestos testing process involves taking a look at the fibres under a polarized light microscope and under varying conditions to determine the kind of asbestos it is, if present. The result of the testing, if positive, will identify the type of the asbestos discovered and this can be either white or chyrsotile asbestos, brown or amosite asbestos or, blue or crocidolite asbestos. However in the event whereby the sample doesn’t contain any asbestos, the test result will show NAD or No Asbestos Detected.

Do I need an asbestos survey?

It’s a legal requirement to get an asbestos survey done on non-domestic buildings and public areas of domestic buildings if they were built before 2000. So, if you’re responsible for maintaining one of these types of building, you must find out if an asbestos survey has been conducted, and get one done if it hasn’t.

For domestic properties, you only need to get an asbestos survey done if your home was built before 2000 and you want to do some building work. This is because if any materials containing asbestos are damaged during the work, they could pose a serious health risk, so might need removing first.

However, if you’re worried about asbestos in any parts of your home that are deteriorating, you might want to get an asbestos survey done anyway.

Asbestos Removal Contractor help and advice

4 Types of Asbestos Testing and Surveying You Should Know About Published: 19/02/2018 Asbestos is fairly common in buildings built between the 1930s and 1990s. While it is dangerous in some circumstances, it’s generally not a problem if you have it on your property. However, if you think you may have asbestos in your home, it’s best to have a survey done to be sure. You may not […] Read this article
How Asbestos Sampling Works and why you Need it Published: 17/06/2017 Asbestos is a natural product that was used a lot in building and construction in between the 1930s and 1990s. So if you have a domestic or commercial property that is between 20 and 80 years of age, it’s possible that there’s asbestos in it. If you believe you have asbestos in your home, the […] Read this article
3 Reasons why it’s Worth Having an Asbestos Survey Published: 23/03/2017 Asbestos can be very dangerous. The UK government estimates that around 20 tradespeople die every week due to past asbestos exposure. If you’re planning to do building work to a property, it’s your duty to ensure that an up-to-date asbestos survey has been completed. This is to protect both the people who use the building […] Read this article

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