Licensed Removal explained
Licensed work covers the most dangerous asbestos materials. It needs a full enclosure under negative pressure, a decontamination unit, air monitoring and, at the end, a four-stage clearance by an independent analyst. HSE must be notified at least 14 days before work starts.
Licensed work is carried out by an HSE-licensed contractor that we appoint and manage for you, so you still deal with one company from survey to clearance. We handle the survey, the programme, the notification, communication with your tenants or staff, and the clearance, and we put the area back afterwards.
Guide price: Quoted after survey (HSE requires 14 days' notice). Fixed written quote before any work.
When you need it
- Asbestos insulating board (AIB) found in ceilings, partitions or around boilers
- Pipe or boiler lagging
- Sprayed asbestos coatings on beams or ceilings
- Loose fill insulation
- Damaged AIB needing urgent removal
What you get
- Plan of work and HSE notification
- Enclosure, negative pressure units and decontamination
- Air monitoring throughout
- Independent four-stage clearance certificate
- Reinstatement of boards, ceilings and finishes
How it works
- SurveyConfirm material, extent and the access needed.
- NotifyASB5 notification to HSE 14 days before work, plan of work agreed.
- Enclose and removeSealed enclosure, negative pressure, air monitoring and decontamination.
- ClearIndependent four-stage clearance, then reinstatement.
Domestic, commercial and industrial licensed removal
Domestic
Homes: AIB boiler cupboards, airing cupboards, ceilings and soffits in 1950s-80s properties.
Commercial
Commercial: ceiling tiles, partitions and service ducts in offices, schools and hospitals.
Industrial
Industrial: lagging on pipework and boilers, sprayed coatings on steel frames.
Typical licensed removal jobs
- AIB ceiling removal
- Boiler cupboard AIB removal
- Pipe lagging removal
- Boiler lagging removal
- Sprayed coating removal
- AIB partition removal
- Fire door panel removal
- Ceiling tile removal (AIB)
- Loose fill removal
- Service riser strip-out
Standards and law we work to: Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012; HSG247 Asbestos: The Licensed Contractors' Guide; HSG248.
Licensed Removal near me
We are a North West company and only work here, so "near me" really does mean near you. Choose your county to see the towns and villages we cover.
Licensed Removal questions
Why is there a 14-day wait?
HSE must receive notification of licensed work at least 14 days before it starts, unless HSE agrees a waiver for a genuine emergency.
Can I stay in the property?
The enclosure is sealed, so other areas can usually stay in use. We advise case by case.
Who issues the clearance?
An independent UKAS-accredited analyst who is not part of the removal company.
Is AIB always licensed?
Most AIB work is licensed. Some very short, minor tasks can be non-licensed, but we will assess and tell you.