Asbestos removal in London, Oxford and Chichester
At RJS Waste Management, we are proud to provide professional asbestos removal services for safe and efficient removal in London, Oxford and Chichester. Our experienced team is trained in handling, collection and disposal, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations.
Trusted Asbestos Removal Contractors
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral known for its resistance to acids, alkalis, fire and heat. Due to its high tensile strength, it also makes a good thermal and electrical insulator. Unfortunately, its hazardous nature only became fully known later, and asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are now found in many domestic and commercial properties built before 2000.
Today, the focus is on identifying and removing these dangerous materials. Prior to any asbestos removal, a survey and risk assessment must be conducted to pinpoint hazardous waste areas.
Higher-risk materials, such as Asbestos Insulating Boards (AIB) and sprayed coatings, are more likely to release harmful fibres than lower-risk materials like asbestos cement.
Domestic and Commercial Asbestos Roof Removal
With offices in London, Oxford, and Chichester, RJS Waste Management specialises in safe asbestos removal from both commercial and domestic properties. Our professional asbestos services include comprehensive surveys to assess the presence of ACMs. If you’re seeking efficient and reliable asbestos removal across the South East, we’re here to help.
The asbestos removal process
Our UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) certified team is highly experienced at every stage of the asbestos removal process. They always work in line with strict health and safety guidelines to ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout.
- Asbestos notification – When asbestos is detected via an asbestos survey and asbestos testing, notification might need to be submitted to the HSE.
- Asbestos containment – We will take action to seal off the area where asbestos removal work is required. All waste previously identified as containing asbestos is wrapped or encapsulated. This normally involves the construction of an airtight enclosure and the use of specialist air pumps and filters.
- Asbestos safety – All our operatives wear special overalls and breathing apparatus and follow careful procedures to decontaminate themselves when leaving the enclosure. They are also required to undergo regular medical checks to ensure that their health is not being adversely affected.
- Asbestos removal – Our expertly trained operatives will remove the ACMs and make them safe for transport in line with current health and safety legislation.
- Asbestos air testing – After asbestos has been removed from the site, a reassurance air test is usually required. This involves placing pumps in the same area and drawing in air to measure the concentration of any asbestos fibres that may still be present.
- Asbestos disposal – The company is an Environment Agency-licensed waste carrier and ensures all asbestos-containing materials are safely disposed of at a secure, licensed facility.
Asbestos removal advice for homeowners
If you suspect asbestos-containing materials may have been used in your home, whether indoors or outdoors, it’s vital to seek professional asbestos removal advice. When in good condition and unlikely to get damaged, it is often best to leave these materials undisturbed. However, if they are slightly damaged, they may need to be encapsulated. In all cases, the use of licensed professionals for asbestos roof removal or repairs is highly recommended. If materials are already wrapped and ready for pickup, arrange our asbestos collection service.
Some asbestos materials, such as those listed below, should only be removed by an approved asbestos removal contractor that is licensed by the HSE:
- Sprayed asbestos coatings
- Asbestos lagging/insulation
- Asbestos insulating board
Bonded asbestos products, such as those listed below, present less risk but should be handled with care by an industry expert:
- Floor tiles
- Roof tiles
- Cement sheets
- Flues
- Gutters
To learn more about our asbestos removal and decontamination solutions, please get in touch today.
