What Happens During Professional Asbestos Removal?
Hearing the word "asbestos" in your survey report can be alarming, but professional asbestos removal is a carefully managed process designed to eliminate the danger with minimal disruption. If you’re wondering what to expect, here’s how asbestos removal works — and why hiring a licensed asbestos removal company in the UK is the safest route.
Step 1: The Asbestos Survey
Before any work begins, a professional asbestos survey is essential. At Safe Asbestos Removal, we offer both management and refurbishment/demolition surveys. Our trained surveyors assess the property to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), analyse samples, and create a full risk report.
Step 2: Risk Assessment and Plan of Work
Once asbestos is confirmed, we develop a detailed plan of work. This outlines how we’ll safely remove and dispose of the material, what protective equipment is required, and how the area will be sealed and ventilated. We also notify the HSE if high-risk asbestos removal is involved.
Step 3: Site Preparation
We set up a sealed work zone with airtight barriers, negative pressure units, warning signs, and decontamination units. This ensures asbestos fibres cannot spread to other parts of the home or building.
Step 4: Safe Asbestos Removal
Our licensed operatives use industry-approved techniques to remove ACMs with care. We wear full PPE, including air-fed respirators, and use equipment such as Class H vacuums and specialist hand tools to minimise fibre release.
Step 5: Waste Disposal
All asbestos waste is double-bagged, labelled, and transported to a licensed hazardous waste facility. We provide waste consignment notes for your records.
Step 6: Clearance Testing
An independent analyst performs air testing and inspection to confirm the area is completely safe. Only when it passes this clearance test will we dismantle our equipment and hand back the space.
Why Choose a Licensed Contractor?
DIY or unlicensed asbestos removal is not only dangerous — it's illegal. In 2024, the ARCA (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) highlighted several illegal removals that led to fines and prosecutions. Hiring a fully licensed contractor protects your health, your home, and your legal responsibility.
Our Promise
Safe Asbestos Removal is fully licensed and multi award winning. We’ve helped hundreds of UK homeowners, landlords, and contractors stay safe.
Need asbestos removed? Get in touch today for expert advice and a competitive quote.