Asbestos Removal Lancashire
With over 30 years of experience, Reddish Vale offers professional asbestos removal services across Lancashire.
- ARCA & ACAD accredited.
- Family-run business.
- Covering the UK.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) license holders for asbestos removal since 1985.
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Safe and Thorough Asbestos Removal Across Lancashire
About Asbestos
Up until the banning of asbestos-containing materials in 1999, asbestos was a popular material within the construction industry. It was well known for its insulating and fire-retardant capabilities and featured in the build of many properties at the time. Pre-1999, the UK government imposed various restrictions on the use of asbestos and voluntary bans were held across the country. This lasted for decades, before the final ban on buying, selling, importing or exporting all types of asbestos was imposed in November of 1999. Any properties built after November 1999 are less likely to contain asbestos, however, the risk can never be entirely ruled out.
Asbestos Exposure
According to the Health and Safety Executive, asbestos exposure kills around 4500 people a year in the UK. A person can become exposed to asbestos fibres when the asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are broken or disturbed. This could be as a result of maintenance works, refurbishments or demolition of a property or parts of a property. Due to the severe health risks asbestos poses, asbestos removal and remediation are one of the most heavily controlled areas in construction. It is also why choosing a professional asbestos removal company in Lancashire is essential when looking to survey and remove asbestos safely.
Demographics Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure in Lancashire
Asbestos in Lancashire was commonly used in construction and shipbuilding, as well as lagging and heating for pipes due to its insulating and fire-resistant properties. The dangers of asbestos became known in the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until 1999 that all types of asbestos-containing materials were banned in the UK.
- Factory workers
- Miners
- Shipyard workers
- Dockyard workers
- Textile factories
- Boilermakers
- Power station workers
- Warehouse workers
Asbestos in Lancashire
A ceremonial county located in the North West of England, Lancashire contains large parts of two national landscapes – Arnside & Silverdale and the Forest of Bowland, as well as other protected areas such as the Ribble and Alt Estuaries National Nature Reserve.
In the 19th century, Lancashire become a major centre of economic activity, including coal mining, textile production (particularly cotton) and fishing. This was likely as a result of the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) when cotton mills spread across Lancashire. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, the county was known for its wool industry, so its highly skilled workers meant it was an ideal location for the rise of cotton factories. Exports of raw cotton from Turkey and the Middle East were also ideal as they could easily enter Lancashire via Liverpool’s ports.
However, with the rise of factories during the Industrial Revolution, came the rise of asbestos. Asbestos was widely used for boiler and pipe lagging, due to its heat-resistant qualities, which was generally found across many factory premises at the time. Another big case of asbestos in Lancashire is asbestos in soils, which has been contaminating the county’s soils for many years. Most of this contamination occurs at brownfield sites where previous demolition waste may have been used as back-fill, or where asbestos has been illegally dumped.
Professional Asbestos Removals Lancashire
Reddish Vale have been safely removing asbestos from properties across Lancashire for over 30 years now. Our asbestos removal team is highly skilled and have been trained to handle jobs of any size with great care and attention. We undertake asbestos removal and asbestos remediation works across a variety of industries and sectors in Lancashire, including: commercial, Government, industrial, leisure, education and construction.
As a family-run firm, we always value our clients. Asbestos removal in Lancashire completed by Reddish Vale will always be of high quality, provide value for money and are completed on time. We strive to meet the high standards set by the UK government, but also our own high expectations. Using project management skills perfected over time, our team can ensure a reliable asbestos removal process which remains within the constraints of your project. At Reddish Vale, we also take health and safety extremely seriously. Every precaution is taken, in line with restrictions set by the Health and Safety Executive (Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2012).
Qualified Asbestos Contractors Lancashire
Reddish Vale are proud to be accredited by two key governing bodies within the construction industry: ACAD and ARCA.
- ACAD (The Asbestos Control and Abatement Division) works closely with Government institutions, including the HSE and the Environment Agency, to ensure that all sites are health and safety compliant.
- ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) improves health and safety measures on site by providing asbestos removal companies in Lancashire guidance, training and support.
Both ACAD and ARCA put a heavy focus on promoting a safe working environment across Lancashire. When you employ an asbestos removal company with these accreditations, you can be rest assured that all work carried out will be safe and compliant.
Get Your Free Quote
If you need asbestos removal services in Lancashire, get in touch. Our experts are always on hand to offer support and advice, no matter the size of your project. We can offer competitive quotes and work with you to create a bespoke asbestos removal plan. Get your free quote today.
Other Areas We Cover In Lancashire
The team at Reddish Vale work on projects of all sizes across Lancashire. We cover:
Barrow in Furness, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Carlisle, Chorley, Fleetwood, Fylde, Hyndburn, Kirkham, Lake District, Lancaster, Lytham St Annes, Morecambe, Ormskirk, Pendle, Penrith, Preston, Ribble Valley, Rossendale, Sefton, South Ribble, Southport, West Lancashire, Wrea Green and Wyre
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