Licensed Asbestos Removal in Petersfield

<p>Not all asbestos is the same, and neither is the way it needs to be removed. You might've heard terms like 'licensed' or 'non-licensed' thrown around, but what does it actually mean for you? It all comes down to how easily the material crumbles—what we call 'friability'.</p><ul><li><strong>Licensed Asbestos Removal:</strong> This is for high-risk materials that are most likely to release dangerous fibres into the air. We're talking about things like Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB), sprayed coatings, and old pipe lagging. Because the risk is higher, the law says only a contractor with a specific licence from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can touch it.</li><li><strong>Notifiable Non-Licensed Work (NNLW):</strong> This is a middle ground for materials like Artex or large amounts of asbestos cement where the risk is lower but still needs to be officially logged with the authorities.</li><li><strong>Non-Licensed Work:</strong> Lower-risk jobs, like taking down a small, intact garage roof made of asbestos cement. Even though a licence isn't legally required here, it still needs to be done by people who know exactly what they're doing to keep everyone safe.</li></ul><p>Whatever the grade of the material, we'll give you a straight-up assessment of what's needed for your project in East Hampshire.</p>