Finding Asbestos

Asbestos has been used prolifically in the construction and many associated trade industries for well over a century.

This dangerous material can be found in various forms throughout homes and commercial buildings within the Ealing area, we know this because we have surveyed and removed asbestos from premises in Ealing and the London W5 postcode area.

To learn more about common uses and where asbestos can be found, visit our 'Finding Asbestos' page by clicking here.

Asbestos Surveys

M3 Asbestos Ltd are specialists in all asbestos related issues including being able to identify and test for asbestos materials within homes, commercial buildings in the Ealing area.

If your are suspicious that you may have asbestos within your premises or just want to be sure, we offer site surveys that provide you with the necessary documentation confirming exactly what needs to be managed, removed or if it is safe, left alone.

The duty to manage Asbestos in non-domestic premises came into force in May 2004, in which all non-domestic premises are required to have had an Asbestos Survey. Regulation 4 requires all Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) present to be identified and a full Asbestos Register to be in place. This will assist in the duty to manage the risk of Asbestos exposure to staff and visitors alike.

To learn more about your duty to manage asbestos as a tenant or landlord of a Ealing non domestic property, visit our webpage by clicking here.

M3 Asbestos Limited can undertake every aspect of your Asbestos Management and ensure your full compliance to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (Regulation.

Asbestos Survey’s fall into three different categories, which one best suits your needs?


Type 1: Location and assessment survey (presumptive survey).

The purpose of the survey is to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect Asbestos Containing Materials in the building and assess their condition. This survey essentially defers the need to sample and analyse for Asbestos until a later time. The duty holder bears potential additional costs of management for some non-asbestos containing materials. All areas should be accessed and inspected as far as reasonably practicable. (e.g. above false ceilings and inside risers, service ducts, lift shafts etc) or must be presumed to contain Asbestos until proven different.

Type 2: Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (sampling survey)

The purpose and procedures used in this survey are the same for Type 1, except that representative samples are collected and analysed for the presents of Asbestos. Samples from each type of suspected ACM found are collected and analysed to confirm or refute the surveyor’s judgment. The number of samples should be sufficient for the surveyor to make an assessment of whether Asbestos is or is not present. Sampling is normally carried out simultaneously with the asbestos survey, or can be carried out as a separate exercise, after a Type 1 survey has been carried out.

Type 3: Full access sampling and identification survey (pre-demolition/major refurbishment surveys)

This type of survey is used to locate and describe, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACM’s in the building and may involve destructive inspection, as necessary, to gain access to all areas, including those that may be difficult to reach. A full sampling programme is undertaken to identify possible ACM’s and estimates of volume made. The asbestos survey is designed to be used as a basis for tendering the removal prior to demolition or major refurbishment.
 

• Full compliance with Regulation 4 of the asbestos regulations 2006
   

• All Surveys carried out in accordance with MDHS 100 and HSG248
   

• All our surveyors are trained to BOHS P402 or higher, with extensive experience throughout the industry
   

• All Asbestos samples tested by a UKAS accredited laboratory
   

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Who is responsible, you or your landlord?

 

Asbestos Surveys

 

Where you will likely find asbestos

 

What is asbestos?

Asbestos Removal in Ealing

All types of private, commercial & industrial contracts carried out in Ealing with safety sacrosanct and attention to detail paramount.

All projects are managed within industry legislation, approved codes of practice and HSE guidance notes. Rigorous audits ensure all quality control procedures are maintained by both internally and by external independent organisations.

Our quality assurance is recognised through the number of long term clients that we continue to service. These range from the Public Sector (Education, NHS, Housing and Local Authorities) to private sector clients and major Blue Chip clients

We pride ourselves on our fast response to customer requirements, safe work practices and professional standards.

All of our operatives are fully trained and experienced in all kinds of safe asbestos management.