Asbestos removal in Glasgow

Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000. An asbestos survey is an effective way to help you manage asbestos in your premises by providing accurate information about the location, amount and type of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). It is not easy to identify asbestos because it is usually mixed with other materials. Asbestos may be found in ceiling or floor cavities, lagging, sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls and beams/columns, insulating board, floor tiles, textiles and composites, textured coatings, cement products, roofing felt, rope seals and gaskets. An asbestos survey is an effective way to help you manage asbestos in your premises by providing accurate information about the location, amount and type of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). It is recommended that you arrange a survey if you suspect there are ACMs in your premises.

The asbestos survey can help to provide information so that an asbestos register, a risk assessment and a management plan can then be prepared. The survey will usually involve sampling and analysis to determine the presence of asbestos so asbestos surveys should only be carried out by competent surveyors who can clearly demonstrate they have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications. For more information visit the HSE website.