Licensed & Accredited Asbestos Removal Services in Bristol
DES Holdings are an experienced demolition, building and asbestos removal contractor with over 30 years of experience.
We provide professional, practical and cost-effective solutions for your projects. We pride ourselves on being able to meet your needs, and as such our experienced team provides full turnkey asbestos surveying and removal services in Bristol and across the UK.
Our head office is situated conveniently in the heart of the West Midlands; we provide nationwide coverage and our asbestos removal team can travel to all areas of the country. We are fully licensed and accredited by a selection of organisations, including CHAS and Smas Worksafe, with over three decades of experience and knowledge in asbestos removal in Bristol. Additionally, we are committed to adhering to HSE guidelines and ensuring our team is always well-equipped and fully trained to conduct their work.
At DES Holdings, we’re proud to establish long-lasting relationships with our clients based on trust and experience. We are committed to asbestos removal best practices, equal opportunities and responsible contracting to support and maintain our reputation as leaders in our field.
What is Asbestos Removal and Why is it Necessary?
Historically, because of its fire-resistant and excellent insulation properties, asbestos was frequently used in the construction industry and many other fields. This naturally occurring fibrous silicate material was fully banned for all uses once it was determined that inhaling the fibres posed a major health hazard and might be the root cause of diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.
From the 1930s, asbestos was largely used across the UK, with the 1960s and 1970s being particularly prevalent for its use. However, the total prohibition of asbestos in all its forms did not take effect until 1999, so it’s possible that asbestos in one form or another was used in many homes, businesses, and schools constructed right up until the year 2000.
In addition to our asbestos surveying and testing services, we offer professional, secure encapsulation, removal, and disposal services for all types of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) from your premises. Our asbestos removal engineers are fully licenced in the safe removal of hazardous asbestos materials in public, private and household settings. We strictly abide by the criteria specified in the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
High Quality Removal and Disposal of all Types of Asbestos
There are several distinct types of asbestos, which many people are not aware of. At various stages during the 1980s and 1990s, they were all banned. Three main types of asbestos can be found in the UK:
- Blue Asbestos (sometimes known as Crocidolite)
- Brown Asbestos (sometimes known as Amosite)
- White Asbestos (sometimes known as Chrysotile)
It has long been established that asbestos exposure at high levels can lead to serious diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos is still linked to thousands of fatalities each year, which is especially concerning as symptoms may take ten years or longer to manifest. Asbestos must therefore be actively hunted down and removed, or otherwise made safe.
At DES Holdings, we specialise in the complete asbestos removal process, including testing, encapsulation, safe removal and disposal. Encapsulation is the process of asbestos-containing material (ACM) being left in place while being completely covered with a durable, protective coating.
Our fully qualified and equipped professionals will dispose of removed asbestos safely and securely. ACM will be wrapped and double-bagged before being either disposed of in a covered asbestos skip at an authorised hazardous waste centre or, for smaller amounts, transported to an asbestos waste transfer station in our vehicle’s segregated waste box.
Anybody who improperly disposes of asbestos faces steep fines, legal action, and perhaps even prison time. If you believe your business or property may have an asbestos problem, call on the certified, licenced asbestos removal specialists in Bristol at DES Holdings.
Asbestos surveys for Bristol properties
Finding out whether a property has an asbestos problem and how much asbestos-containing material (ACM) is present is the goal of an asbestos management survey. We perform asbestos inspections for leaseholders, freeholders, and commercial and industrial premises in Ipswich.
Our asbestos surveys are fully compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Part 2, Regulation 4, ‘duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises’. Those in charge of managing a property have a duty to actively seek out any ACM that may be present and to safely deal with any issues in the interests of public health.
Where necessary, this survey also endeavours to ensure that nobody mistakenly disturbs asbestos, that the ACM encapsulation is maintained in top condition, and that no one is adversely affected by prolonged ACM presence.
If removal is not an option, we can also encapsulate asbestos in Bristol
Rather than removing all ACM from the property, sometimes it can be necessary to instead carry out an asbestos encapsulation. When transferring ACM is too dangerous or impractical, asbestos encapsulation is a good option. Encapsulation completely encloses the asbestos, allowing the ACM to stay where it is while still eliminating any further health risks.
Using the encapsulation option rather than complete removal will go some way towards reducing the potentially very disruptive asbestos removal process. It can be finished quickly and effectively, all while causing the least amount of disruption possible
Drawing upon extensive knowledge and experience to handle demolition, strip out, site clearance or land remediation projects.
We are fully licensed and accredited, providing asbestos surveys & removal services.
Working across a wide range of construction disciplines in both public and private sectors to provide cost effective building solutions.
Our accrued knowledge and skillset in all fields of the construction industry has allowed us to evolve and grow organically into the development sector.
Quality Asbestos Removal Services in Bristol
At DES Holdings, we have more than 30 years of expertise and a wealth of specialised knowledge as an asbestos removal contractor and carry all necessary licences and accreditations. Our dedicated engineers take pride in their reputation, abilities, and expertise in asbestos removal. All our asbestos removal services in Bristol are also accessible across the entire UK. If you live in Bristol and need help with asbestos removal, encapsulation, or expert guidance, get in touch with us right away for a free no-obligation quote.
Head office:
Demolition Environmental Holdings Ltd
Unit 4, Regents Court, Far Moor Lane, Redditch B98 0SD