Asbestos Removal Leeds
The Reddish Vale team are specialists when it comes to asbestos removals in Leeds, and have over 30 years of expertise within the field.
- ARCA & ACAD accredited team.
- Family-run firm.
- Servicing areas across the UK.
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE) license holders for asbestos removal since 1985.
Get in touch with our friendly team if you’d like to learn more.
Reliable and Compliant Asbestos Removal Services Across Leeds
About Asbestos
A widely-used building material in the construction industry, asbestos was favoured for its insulating and fire-resistant properties. In spite of this, asbestos was eventually banned in 1999 due to its hazardous health effects, like mesothelioma and asbestosis. Prior to this, the UK government implemented regulations and bans to control its use. Despite these measures, the use of asbestos persisted for decades until a complete ban on all types of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) was enforced in November 1999. Although properties built after this period are less likely to have ACMs, the risk of its presence cannot be entirely eliminated.
Asbestos Exposure
According to data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), asbestos exposure continues to contribute to the deaths of around 4,500 people annually within the UK. Asbestos exposure can stem from broken or disturbed ACMs due to the fibres being released into the atmosphere. As aforementioned, this exposure can unfortunately be a contributing factor to diseases. So, when can asbestos exposure occur? During maintenance works, refurbishments or demolitions of properties are often the main instances in which you are at risk. Understandably, the threats posed by asbestos render the removals and remediations processes one of the most strictly regulated sectors within the construction industry. Because of this, choosing an experienced and accredited asbestos removal company in Leeds is a must when undertaking the removal of asbestos from your property.
Demographics Susceptible to Asbestos Exposure
According to the HSE, workers in the UK who are most at risk of asbestos exposure are those who may disturb the fabric of buildings, e.g. staff who undertake refurbishment/renovation or demolition projects, tradespeople working within the construction industry, or people who carry out their own DIY projects. This can also include individuals who perform routine building maintenace. The aforementioned demographics include, but are not limited to:
- Builders
- Caretakers
- Painters/Decorators
- Plumbers
- Mechanics
- Electricians
- Joiners/Carpenters
- Welders/Fabricators
A recent report from the HSE revealed that 1.3 million tradespeople are at risk from dangers of asbestos, they may come into contact with asbestos more than an stimated 100 times a year, and an average of 20 tradesmen die every week from asbestos-related diseases.
Asbestos in Leeds
An industrial city located within the northern English county of Yorkshire, Leeds is home to the River Aire, the Royal Armouries and its redeveloped entertainment area around Call Lane, famed for its bars and live music venues situated underneath converted railway arches. The architecure in Leeds is versatile, varying widely from historic, Grade 1-listed buildings to sleek and modern structures. Some of the earliest constructions, still standing in Leeds to this day, include Temple Works, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds General Infirmary – all of which were built during the 1800s.
But, with buildings constructed before 1999, there remains a risk of ACMs being present, which is something that unfortunately, the city of Leeds is all too familiar with.
Asbestos in Leeds dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the unfortunate Armley Asbestos Disaster took place. The disaster began with a factory founded in the area in 1974 as a textile producer. Around 30 years later, this factory started to specialise in the manufacture of asbestos in 1906. It is from there that mesothelioma (a cancer affecting the lining of the lungs) became apparent within Leeds, due to asbestos leaking out of the factory into the surrounding neighbourhood and residents/children being allowed to enter the factory grounds (where bags of crocidolite blue asbestos lay).
Specialist Asbestos Removals Leeds
Over the course of three decades, the expert team at Reddish Vale have been reliably removing asbestos from premises across the Leeds area. Our asbestos removal specialists are experienced in tackling jobs of various sizes, and have worked for a variety of different industries. Our comprehensive asbestos removal and remediation services cater to a number of these industries, including: commercial, Government, industrial, leisure, education, and construction.
Our position as a family-owned business allows us to prioritise the satisfaction of our clients. Choosing Reddish Vale for your asbestos removal in Leeds means you can always expect the highest quality services from us, working in a professional and timely manner. Not only do we strive to meet the high expectations of the UK government, but we set our own internal standards even higher. Using our honed project management skills, we tailor each and every one of our projects to your specific needs. We do all this within the guidelines of the HSE’s regulations, as outlined in the Control of Asbestos Regulations, 2012. At Reddish Vale, we are committed to the importance of health and safety, hence why we take all the necessary precautions.
Accredited Asbestos Contractors in Leeds
We take pride in our accreditations from the two main governing institutions within the asbestos removal industry:
- ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) improves the health and safety measures on site through offering asbestos removal companies in Leeds and the rest of the UK guidance, training and support.
- ACAD (The Asbestos Control and Abatement Division) works in conjunction with Government institutions like the Environment Agency and the HSE to ensure that all sites are compliant with health and safety regulations.
ARCA and ACAD work to promote a safe and compliant working environment for all across Leeds and the rest of the UK. Opting for an asbestos removal company such as ourselves with these crucial accreditations means you can trust that all work carried out will be in accordance with the right rules and regulations.
Get A Quick Quote Today
If you need asbestos removal services in Leeds, get in touch with our expert team today. We are here to offer you support and advice, no matter how big or small the size of your project. We provide competitive quotes and will always work alongside you to create a tailored asbestos removal plan. Get your free quote from us here.
Other Areas We Cover In Yorkshire
As well as Leeds, the professional team at Reddish Vale cover asbestos removal projects across the wider Yorkshire region, including:
Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Derby, Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, Halifax, Huddersfield, Hull, Kirklees, Lincolnshire, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, North East, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sunderland, Wakefield and York.
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