Affordable Asbestos Removal Cardiff

Asbestos is a hazardous material that was widely used in construction and building materials until its ban in 1999. Despite the ban, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can still be found in many buildings in Caerphilly, Cardiff, and surrounding areas. Asbestos poses a significant health risk if disturbed or damaged, releasing deadly fibers into the air.

In the UK, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires building owners and managers to manage asbestos in their properties. This includes identifying and assessing the risk of asbestos, creating an asbestos management plan, and ensuring that any work involving asbestos is carried out safely.

Asbestos surveys are a critical component of asbestos management. There are three types of asbestos surveys: management surveys, refurbishment surveys, and demolition surveys. A refurbishment survey is required when a building is undergoing renovation or refurbishment work that may disturb asbestos-containing materials.

A refurbishment survey is necessary in the following situations:

• When a building is undergoing renovation or refurbishment work that may disturb asbestos-containing materials.
• When a building is being converted or repurposed.
• When a building is being demolished or partially demolished.
• When a building is being extended or altered.

The purpose of a refurbishment survey is to identify and assess the risk of asbestos-containing materials in the building. The survey will identify the location, type, and condition of ACMs, and provide recommendations for safe removal or management.

Asbestos exposure can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. The risks of asbestos exposure are increased when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed or damaged during refurbishment or demolition work.

A fire risk assessment should also be carried out in conjunction with an asbestos refurbishment survey. This is because asbestos-containing materials can be damaged or disturbed during a fire, releasing deadly fibers into the air.

Building owners and managers have a duty to manage asbestos in their properties. This includes ensuring that any work involving asbestos is carried out safely, and that employees and occupants are not exposed to asbestos fibers.

If asbestos-containing materials are found during a refurbishment survey, safe removal is essential. This should be carried out by a licensed asbestos removal contractor, such as Helix Environmental Ltd, trading as Affordable Asbestos Removal Cardiff.

Helix Environmental Ltd, trading as Affordable Asbestos Removal Cardiff, provides commercial asbestos removal services in Caerphilly, Cardiff, and surrounding areas. Our team of experts has over 10 years of experience in asbestos removal and testing, and we are fully insured for all types of asbestos removal and testing jobs.
If you require an asbestos refurbishment survey or asbestos removal services in Caerphilly, contact us today on 029 2236 2397.