Asbestos Survey in Colchester
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If you suspect asbestos is present in your Colchester home there is no time to waste. An asbestos survey in Colchester from Asbestos Gone will root out any asbestos, determine exactly how much is present and note its current condition. If our experts discover asbestos in your home they will also provide a quotation for having it properly removed.
Because its use was banned by the UK government more than 25 years ago many people are confused as to why it would still pose a threat after all this time. The fact is, that banning it did not remove it from the countless homes where it was installed during the 20th century. And the longer it remains in place the greater the health threat it poses. That's because it's only when asbestos-containing products begin to break down and release the microscope fibres into the air that the health threat manifests. And that process of breaking down can take decades. If you doubt that asbestos remains a threat even today consider that, according to the UK Health and Safety Executive, approximately 5,000 UK residents died of asbestos-related illness last year.
Why Are We Still Talking About Asbestos?
Because its use was banned by the UK government more than 25 years ago many people are confused as to why it would still pose a threat after all this time. The fact is, that banning it did not remove it from the countless homes where it was installed during the 20th century. And the longer it remains in place the greater the health threat it poses. That's because it's only when asbestos-containing products begin to break down and release the microscope fibres into the air that the health threat manifests. And that process of breaking down can take decades. If you doubt that asbestos remains a threat even today consider that, according to the UK Health and Safety Executive, approximately 5,000 UK residents died of asbestos-related illness last year.
48-Hour Turnaround
We'll endeavour to have your asbestos register completed within 2 days of us coming to the site.
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UKAS Accredited Testing
Samples that we take at the site will be analysed by a UKAS accredited Laboratory.
CHAS Accreddited
We are fully accredited so you know that all work carried out is to the highest and safest standards.
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The threat posed by airborne asbestos fibres is as real as it gets. Prolonged inhalation of those fibres invariably leads to serious respiratory conditions including mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that attacks the linings of the lungs.
The only way to neutralize the threat is to remove the asbestos-containing products. But before that can be done a professional must conduct an asbestos survey to determine if asbestos is present.
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FAQ
Got questions about asbestos surveys? You're not alone. Here are some of the most common questions we receive from homeowners in Colchester answered clearly and concisely.
Can the homeowner remove asbestos?
No. UK law is crystal clear that only properly trained and government-certified professionals are allowed to handle asbestos. That's because just one simple mistake can make a bad situation much, much worse.
What's the cost of an asbestos survey?
If your home is small you can expect to pay about £150. If your home is large the price rises to about £260, maybe a bit more for very large homes, plus VAT.
How long will the asbestos survey take?
In the majority of instances, an asbestos survey takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. Again, this is largely dependent on the size of the home involved.
Asbestos Management Survey
Our Asbestos Management Survey will determine asbestos is present in your property. This is focused on determining the presence of any asbestos in any communal areas, offices, industrial properties, rental properties, and for buyers and sellers of a property or building.
Refurbishment & Demolition
An Asbestos Refurbishment and Demolition Survey is an investigation into the foundations of a building, requiring access to every area of your property. It will establish the location, extent and condition of asbestos throughout the property so that a proper risk assessment can be made for the building.
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