Asbestos Roof Removal
ABOUT ASBESTOS ROOF REMOVAL
At UK Industrial Roofing, based in Oxford and working with clients across the UK, we understand that dealing with an asbestos roof can feel like a daunting task. That's why we specialise in asbestos roof removal, a critical service designed to make your property safe and compliant.
What Exactly is Asbestos Roof Removal?
Simply put, it's the professional and highly controlled process of taking down and getting rid of roofing materials that contain asbestos. You see, while asbestos in good nick and left undisturbed might seem harmless, over time, constant battering from the British weather or any accidental damage can cause those tiny, invisible asbestos fibres to break free. When these fibres get into the air and are breathed in, they can lead to some very serious health conditions, including mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Our priority is to eliminate this risk entirely.
Why is Asbestos Roof Removal So Important?
ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ASBESTOS ROOF REMOVAL
There are several compelling reasons why property owners across the UK choose our asbestos roof removal service:
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Your Health and Safety: This is always number one. Our work directly reduces the risk of you, your staff, or anyone else on your premises from inhaling harmful asbestos fibres.
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Deterioration: Older asbestos roofs naturally degrade. As they become more brittle and worn, the chances of those dangerous fibres escaping increase significantly.
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Renovation or Demolition: If you're planning any major works on your building, or even a full demolition, removing asbestos is usually a legal requirement and definitely the safest approach.
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Property Value: Having asbestos on your roof can be a real sticking point when it comes to selling or even insuring your property. Removing it can make your asset far more appealing.
How We Approach Asbestos Roof Removal
ASBESTOS ROOF REMOVAL FROM UK INDUSTRIAL ROOFING
Let's be clear: you should never attempt to remove asbestos yourself. It's incredibly dangerous and tightly regulated by UK law. At UK Industrial Roofing, our fully licensed and extensively trained specialists follow a rigorous process to ensure maximum safety and compliance:
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Initial Assessment: We'll start with a thorough survey of your roof to confirm asbestos presence, assess its condition, and plan the safest removal strategy.
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Strict Containment: Before any work begins, we'll establish a secure work zone. This often involves sealing off the area, putting up warning signs, and laying down protective sheeting to prevent any spread of fibres. For more complex jobs, we might even create sealed enclosures with specialist air filtration systems.
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Personal Protection: Our team will be kitted out in full, specialist personal protective equipment (PPE), including full-body suits and high-grade respirators, to ensure no fibres can be inhaled or carried off-site.
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Careful Removal: We'll gently wet down the asbestos materials to keep dust to an absolute minimum. Then, using hand tools (never power tools, which create too much dust), we'll carefully dismantle the roof sheets, aiming to keep them as intact as possible. Everything is lowered gently – no dropping or breaking allowed!
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Secure Disposal: Every piece of asbestos-containing material is immediately double-wrapped in thick plastic sheeting and clearly labelled as hazardous waste. All contaminated items, including our PPE, are treated with the same care. This hazardous waste is then transported by licensed carriers directly to approved, specialist disposal sites here in the UK.
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Decontamination & Clearance: Once the roof is gone, our team undergoes a thorough decontamination process. The work area is meticulously cleaned using HEPA-filtered vacuums and wet-wiped down. We can also arrange for independent air monitoring to confirm the area is completely safe, providing you with a clearance certificate for peace of mind.
While removal is often the best solution, for asbestos that's in good condition and undisturbed, we can also discuss encapsulation (sealing it with a protective coating) or over-cladding (installing a new roof over the existing one). However, these options also demand professional assessment and execution.
Trust UK Industrial Roofing to handle your asbestos roof with the expertise and care it demands. Why not get in touch to discuss your specific needs?
