Asbestos detection and removal can be quite a process. So you know what to expect when you hire our company. We like to provide you with an overview of what we'll do in your home or business. Each and every asbestos decontamination project is analysed and planned in detail, and follows the same general sequence. We start off our asbestos detection by surveying the area to find any potential issues. Next, we bring in our equipment and enclose the work area to protect you and your family or employees. Asbestos is the term used for the fibrous form of a number of naturally occurring silicate minerals. These minerals have been exploited commercially since the early 1900's for various building related properties that they possess. The minerals, have a low thermal conductivity, excellent fire protection qualities, form good acoustic insulation barriers, have a high tensile strength to weight ratio, have a high degree of flexibility, have a good resistance to chemical attack. Asteck (UK) Ltd are licensed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to remove all types of asbestos. During the asbestos removal process, we maintain absolute safety so you don't breathe in any harmful asbestos fibres or dust. To ensure that these fibres don't spread through the rest of your home or business, we enclose our work-zone completely. We use negative pressure machines and specialised vacuums with HEPA filters to remove asbestos fibres from the work site, making sure we keep dust to a minimum. In order to ensure that all asbestos fibres have been removed, the airborne fibre levels will be measured by an independent UKAS approved testing laboratory, who will also do a visual inspection of the area. If the levels are correct, the sheeting and enclosure can be removed and the area returned to normal use. When we begin work on your project, a risk assessment will be produced to cover all aspects of site safety, highlighting potential problems and risks.