Our Services
Asbestos Reinspections
The HSE recommends that asbestos reinspections are completed at least annually so that you have up to date information on which to base your asbestos management plan.
The extent of reinspection shall include all areas already known to contain asbestos containing materials. Where possible to do so any areas previously not accessed will be surveyed for the presence of suspected asbestos containing materials.
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd will check the condition, quantity and location of all known asbestos containing materials identified during previous inspections. Where changes have occurred appropriate alterations will be made to the resultant report.
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Asbestos Management Surveys
An asbestos management survey is the current industry standard survey type. It's purpose is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect asbestos containing materials in the building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including foreseeable maintenance and installation activities.
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd will check the condition, quantity and location of all suspected asbestos containing materials identified during the asbestos management survey.
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Asbestos Refurbishment Surveys
Prior to any refurbishment works being carried out you have a legal duty to complete an asbestos refurbishment survey which will focus specifically on the areas involved.
This is due to the fact that refurbishment will likely expose and/or disturb parts of the property that were not inspected during the asbestos management survey. Remember; an asbestos management survey is non-destructive so you can never rely on it's findings prior to refurbishment works.
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Asbestos Demolition Surveys
Similarly to the requirement to carry out an asbestos refurbishment survey prior to refurbishment works, you have a legal duty to complete an asbestos demolition survey prior to any demolition works.
Clearly demolition work is comprehensively destructive so you must first locate all asbestos containing materials so that they can be safely removed prior to the demolition of the property.
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Asbestos Sampling
Sometimes you may need a specific suspect material sampling outside of conventional surveying or reinspection activities. Home Counties Asbestos Ltd is happy to offer a focused service to satisfy this requirement.
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Asbestos Consultancy
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd is happy to offer any asbestos consultancy service required by yourself. Be that a compliance gap analysis, reviewing historic or current third party information, assisting with existing compliance issues and/or enforcement bodies, compiling an asbestos management plan or simply offering professional independent advice to put your mind at ease.
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Asbestos Abatement Project Coordination
At Home Counties Asbestos Ltd we understand that for our customers the provision of an inspection report is only the beginning of their compliance journey. As such we are happy to offer a follow up service to ensure that you are able to close out any necessary risk abatement actions that may be required. This service includes:
• Compilation of a works specification in accordance with current asbestos management recommendations or otherwise.
• Tender to three HSE licensed asbestos removal contractors.
• Evaluation of tenders and appointment of the licensed asbestos removal contractor on your behalf.
• Evaluation and approval of the licensed asbestos removal contractor work RAMS on your behalf.
• Appointment of an independent UKAS accredited analyst to carry out on-site works monitoring and air testing to ensure that the areas involved are safe for reoccupation upon completion of works.
• Completion of a site visit once works are complete to provide final verification and to collect data for the purposes of updating the latest building asbestos register and management plan.
• Updating of the latest building asbestos register and management plan in accordance with works completed.
• Collation and release of all project pertinent documentation to you for your records.
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Asbestos Air Monitoring
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd works in partnership with various UKAS accredited analytical bodies. We are able to organise and interpret the results of reassurance, background, leak and personal air testing as well as four stage clearances on your behalf.
Multiple quotes can be provided to ensure that you have cost options.
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Non-licensed Asbestos Removal
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd operatives hold the UKATA 'Asbestos Non-Licensed Operative' certification, enabling us to provide our customers with the full range of non-licensed asbestos encapsulation, enclosure and removal services; as detailed in the HSE publication HSG 210 Asbestos essentials.
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Licensed Asbestos Removal
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd works in partnership with various HSE licensed asbestos removal contractors. We are able to organise quotes for the removal of licensable asbestos containing materials on your behalf, no matter how small or large the job, no matter what industry sector or property type.
Multiple quotes can be provided to ensure that you have cost options.
We can also manage the process through from specification to completion on your behalf should you require this. Please see 'Asbestos Abatement Project Coordination' for more information about this service.
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Asbestos Training
Home Counties Asbestos Ltd can deliver client tailored asbestos awareness courses at either your premises or if preferred in a local conference venue.
With the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 now including the duty that all employers need to provide appropriate training for all employees who may be exposed to asbestos, our client tailored training course will ensure that your obligations are met.
Annual refresher training can also be provided.
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Lead Paint Surveys
With the potential to cause serious health problems, if you suspect that lead paint is present in a working area, a survey and risk assessment is highly recommended prior to any work commencing.
Home Counties Asbestos will provide a complete lead paint survey of buildings or specific locations within them that may contain lead. The first stage of our risk assessment will analyse whether lead paint is present and measure the specific quantity of it. Samples will be collected and analysed by an independent UKAS accredited laboratory to determine the lead content by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS Analysis). This analysis will identify the percentage of lead content within each sample.
We’ll then provide a complete report based on the site observation and quantitative analysis of the paint coating samples taken during the survey. As part of the report, we work with you to ensure your compliance with the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 by controlling and minimising your employees exposure to harmful lead paint.