Asbestos Removal for Council Houses & Social Housing
As of 2023, over 4,500 public buildings across 20 of the highest populated councils in the UK still contain asbestos. But at Reddish vale, we can help your residents feel safe in their home again.
- Over 40 years of experience across several sectors.
- Nationwide coverage, with offices across Oldham, Lytham, Birmingham and Leeds.
- Licensed by the Health and Safety executive (HSE) for asbestos removal since 1985.
Contact us today for your free, no=obligation quote from our licensed asbestos removal specialists.
Local councils, authorities and housing associations have a responsibility to manage the risk of asbestos in their buildings.
Where Can Asbestos Be Found in My Council House?
Councils across the UK, including those our main offices operate within, such as Manchester City Council and Lancashire County Council, have asbestos survey information on all of their housing and therefore, know where asbestos can be found in their properties. Common locations include, but are not limited to the following locations/materials:
- Bathroom: Bath panels, asbestos toilet cisterns, floor tiles (i.e. linoleum).
- Insulation: Loose asbestos insulation or lining materials, e.g. between floors, ceilings or walls, Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB), asbestos boiler insulation.
- Panelling: Panels behind or under fireplaces/heaters, fire door panels, infill panels, etc.
- Plumbing: Asbestos guttering, drain pipes, cold water tanks, old ventilation pipes, flue pipes.
- Roofing: Asbestos garage roofs, roof felt/lining panels, roof sheets/tiles.
- Textured Coatings: E.g. Asbestos in Artex.
How Dangerous is Asbestos in Council Houses & Social Housing?
Asbestos is generally safe when it is left alone. If disturbed however, whether through construction work or day-to-day occupancy, its fibres can become airborne and inhalation of these fibres can cause serious health issues.
Asbestos in Council Homes & Social Housing: Key Statistics
- As of 2023, over 4,500 public buildings across 20 of the highest populated councils in the UK still contain asbestos.
- In 2022, the Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association (ATaC) and the National Organisation of Asbestos Consultants (NORAC) analysed 128,761 buildings and found that 78% contained asbestos – with 73% of the buildings analysed belonging to social landlords.
- Also in 2022, a Freedom of Information request revealed that Reading Borough Council owned 200 buildings that contained potentially hazardous asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).
Why Choose Reddish Vale?
Guaranteeing complete peace of mind, we can offer:
- Over 40 years of specialist asbestos removal and remediation experience.
- An accredited service with strict adherence to best practices and guidelines, including ARCA, ACAD, HSE, CHAS, Constructionline, ISO and Efficiency North industry standards.
- A HSE-licensed service, meaning we can handle both licensed (high-risk) and non-licensed asbestos-containing materials safely, efficiently and compliantly.
- Competitive pricing built around your project and business needs.
Get a Free, No-Obligation Asbestos Removal Quote
If you live in a council home or you’re a local council looking to outsource asbestos removal for one or more of your properties, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a free, no-obligation quote today.
Our skilled operatives have experience removing and remediating asbestos across a wide range of council-owned properties, including:
- Care Homes
- Council Houses
- Leisure Facilities & Community Centres
- Libraries
- Museums
- Schools & Nurseries
- Social Housing
- Town Halls
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