Asbestos Removal in the Midlands
Reddish Vale offers asbestos removal services across the Midlands. With over 30 years of experience, our asbestos services are professional and reliable.
- 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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Professional and Thorough Asbestos Removal Across The Midlands
About Asbestos
For many years, asbestos was a popular building material, favoured by contractors for its fire-retardant and insulating abilities. Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were therefore used in a wide range of building projects, including commercial, public and private properties. However, over the decades, the serious health risks asbestos causes become more apparent.
Due to this, various voluntary bans were held across the UK on the use of asbestos and the type of asbestos used. This was until 1999 when the use of asbestos was banned by the UK Government. This final ban included the buying, selling and importing of all asbestos types.
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure kills approximately 4,500 people a year in the UK. It has been linked to a number of very serious health conditions, including some lung cancers. A person is put at risk when asbestos-containing materials are broken, damaged or disturbed. This causes asbestos fibres to be released into the environment and could be inhaled by anyone in the vicinity. ACMs could be disturbed for a number of reasons, including full or part demolition of a building, maintenance work or refurbishments to a property.
Because of these complications, the surveying, remediation and removal of asbestos is tightly controlled across the UK. This is why it is essential to employ a professional asbestos removal contractor in the Midlands, to undertake any remediation or removal work in a safe and compliant manner.
Demographics Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure
According to the HSE, workers who disturb the fabric of buildings are the most at risk of asbestos exposure. This is due to their refurbishment/demolition projects disturbing potential ACMs left in situ, which could then become airborne and release their harmful fibres.
In the Midlands, due to the county’s history of industrial trade, demographics susceptible in this area include, but are not limited to:
- Factory workers
- Mechanics
- Engineers
- Welders/Fabricators
- Machine operators
Asbestos in the Midlands
A central region of England, the Midlands is full of industrial heritage. Playing a very important role in the Industrial Revolution, the Midlands used its many canals, including the Grand Junction & the Trent and Mersey, for commerce from the late 18th to early 20th century. Its largest city is Birmingham, the second largest city in the UK.
Birmingham’s historic architecture adopted a brutalist style to bring communities together after the end of World War II. Nowadays, it is mainly characterised by brick, roughcast and half-timbering buildings. Some of the most famous buildings include history museum Aston Hall, Birmingham Town Hall and the Baroque-style Birmingham Cathedral.
The Midlands city’s deep history with its industrial roots has unfortunately culminated an increased risk of its population developing asbestos-related diseases – such as mesothelioma, pleural thickening and asbestosis. This is due to many factory workers being exposed to asbestos during their working lives. In Birmingham and the Midlands (particularly the West Midlands), the rate of mesothelioma in men from 2015 to 2017 was 52.4 per million according to HSE figures.
Professional Asbestos Removal Midlands
Reddish Vale has been conducting safe asbestos removal in the Midlands for over 3 years. With decades of experience, our skilled team are able to handle asbestos removal works in buildings of any size. We have provided asbestos removals across a number of industries, including commercial, government, industrial, leisure, education and construction.
As a family-run firm, we understand the importance of a job well done, especially within our industry. With every job we undertake, safety, professionalism and value for money are central. We not only work hard to meet and exceed safety legislation imposed by the UK Government but also our own high standards too. Our asbestos removal operatives can deliver an efficient service within any project constraints you may have.
Above all, our priority is always health and safety. We work hard to ensure every site we attend is properly managed, with detailed health and safety measures in place in line with the Health and Safety Executives Control of Asbestos Regulations.
Qualified Asbestos Contractors
When choosing an asbestos removal contractor, it is important to establish if a company has any relevant qualifications or accreditations. Here at Reddish Vale, we are proud to hold accreditations from both ARCA and ACAD:
- ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) better health and safety measures on-site by providing asbestos removal companies in the Midlands and the rest of the UK training, guidance and support.
- ACAD (The Asbestos Control and Abatement Division) works closely alongside Government institutions like the HSE and the Environment Agency, to ensure that all sites remain health and safety compliant.
Both these governing bodies focus heavily on promoting a safe working environment and therefore you can be assured all Reddish Vale sites are in line with current legislation.
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No matter the size or scale of your project, our expert asbestos operatives are on hand to offer support and advice. We can provide you with competitive quotes and work alongside you to create a tailored asbestos removal plan. Remove asbestos in your Midlands property with us today. Click here to get your free quote now.
Areas We Cover In The Midlands
We work across the Midlands, creating a safe environment for all. We offer our asbestos removal services in:
Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Coventry, Derby, Dudley, Essex, Leicester, London, Norfolk, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Portsmouth, Sandwell, Solihull, South East, South West, Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford and Wrekin, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
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