Licensed work
High-risk work such as sprayed coatings, lagging and most asbestos insulating board. Must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor, notified 14 days ahead and cleared by an independent analyst.
Notifiable non-licensed work (NNLW)
Lower-risk work where the material is more likely to be damaged, for example removing textured coatings or damaged cement products. HSE must be notified before work starts, and workers need medical checks and records.
Non-licensed work
Short, low-risk tasks on materials such as cement sheets in good condition, floor tiles or bitumen products, done by trained workers with the right controls.
Who decides?
The classification depends on the material, its condition and the task. We assess it after the survey and explain it in your quote.
This guide is general information. Every building is different, so ask us before you start work.