Asbestos Removal Preston

A very common building material with the construction industry, asbestos was used widely up until the banning of all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in 1999. Known for its insulating and fire-retardant abilities, asbestos was implemented in the build of many properties at the time. However, before 1999 the UK government imposed numerous restrictions relating to asbestos use and voluntary bans were carried out across the entire country. 

Multiple bans on asbestos continued for decades, before the final ban on buying, selling, importing and exporting all types of asbestos came into force in November 1999. Though properties which were built after this time are less likely to contain asbestos, the risk can never truly be eliminated.

Preston was referred to as a ‘boomtown’ during the Industrial Revolution (1760-1840), when the use of asbestos greatly increased (particularly in the late 1800s) due to a widespread growth in the industrial and manufacturing sectors across the UK, and asbestos having many attractive qualities for applications within these industries (heat-resistance, insulation, anti-corrosion, etc.). The Industrial Revolution transformed Preston, as several cotton-spinning mills, factories, engineering works, houses, canals and railways were introduced to the traditional market town. In 1777, the first cotton-spinning mill in Preston was built in Moor Lane. By 1835, there were 40 recorded factories. The River Ribble allowed Preston to become a major trading port which led to the development of an 18th-century quay and 19th-century dock.

However, with this introduction of mills, factories and ports, came the manufacturing and export of asbestos-containing materials and products. This put several workers within these industries at risk, including but not limited to, the following:

• Carpenters
• Insulators & Boilermakers
• Mechanics
• Electricians
• Plumbers
• Construction workers
• Shipyard workers

Reddish Vale have been safely removing asbestos from properties across Preston for over 30 years. Our asbestos removal specialists are highly skilled and experienced, and have been trained thoroughly to undertake jobs of any size. We offer asbestos removal and asbestos remediation services across the Preston area for a number of industries, including: commercial, Government, industrial, leisure, education and construction. 

As a family-run business, we take care of our clients. Asbestos removal in Preston undertaken by the Reddish Vale team will always be of the highest quality, completed efficiently and always provide good value for money. We hold our standards high, not only to match the expectations of the UK government, but our own internal standards too. Our expert team can provide a reliable asbestos removal service all within the limits of your project, and we employ our perfected project management skills in the process. At Reddish Vale, we understand the importance of health and safety and take it very seriously. Necessary precautions are taken according to the restrictions outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2012)

If you are in need of asbestos removal services in Preston, contact our friendly team today. Our team is always available to offer you support and advice, no matter the size or scale of your project. We can offer you competitive quotes and will always work alongside you to make a tailored asbestos removal plan. Get your free quote here.