Asbestos Removal Leeds

Are you looking to get your asbestos removed and you have a property in the Leeds area? Then don’t worry as we’ve got you covered with our specialist asbestos removal team – we’ll help provide advice on what service you may need & provide you with an extremely competitive quote.

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What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is essentially just a group of fibres, made of a naturally occurring mineral that was regularly used in certain products for homes built within the 1930s and 1980s, it was also prevalent within the Leeds area with several new houses being built during the time of its use.

It was popular due to its low cost of production and fireproof aspects which made it ideal to use in several aspects of homes. After around 50 years of it being used, it was found to be hazardous and a risk to human health when it was inhaled and banned in the UK in 1985, well at least blue and brown asbestos was – white followed years later in 1999, you can find the full details on the ban in the Government Asbestos General Information resource.

This ban was important as it ceased the production of asbestos in general household items and features, but it didn’t include the removal and cleanup of the asbestos that already existed.

Where is Asbestos Commonly Found In Leeds Property?

Asbestos is pretty common in a lot of UK homes built during the time it was actively used, however it’s typically more common in the 1960s and 1970s, so if you have a property in Leeds built in that timeframe and you’ve still got some of it’s original features – there’s every chance you may need to arrange an asbestos removal service.

In Leeds properties it was commonly find in a few areas specifically, which includes:

Ceiling Tiles: These commonly have asbestos insulation boarding, or AIB included in their construction
Partition Walls: Some older partition walls also have the same AIB, so this may be more common if your house underwent construction during the aforementioned time period.
Textured Coatings: Artex is the most common usage of asbestos and can be found in ceiling and walls.
Pipe Lagging: This is relatively uncommon, as a lot of this should typically have been removed but if you have a really old heating system or boiler then the piping could have asbestos.
Composites: Toilet cisterns, seats, window sills and bath panels can all contain asbestos.

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Why Was Asbestos Used So Much In Leeds Properties?

As we mentioned it’s pretty common in lots of places in the UK with properties of a certain age, but Leeds is an area that is particularly prevalent for asbestos. Over the years that asbestos was in use the population of the city of Leeds has grown significantly, which meant the housing market grew with it.

In the 1930s Leeds had a population of 493,855 which was the first point of the potential use of asbestos by the 1980s this figure was at 692,441. There was a significant growth rate of the population at this point in time, and that meant that the housing market had to keep up with that demand, either through new houses or extensions – a lot of which would have contained asbestos.

Why Is Asbestos Removal Important?

Simply put, it’s the health risks that are connected to asbestos, which has toxic fibres which you can breathe in, and is linked to several health conditions like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.That being said, Asbestos isn’t dangerous until it’s disturbed, but this can happen by the material deteriorating over time which is something to be cautious of.

At some point in time you will need to have the asbestos removed and doing so in a safe manner is imperative. Asbestos can also generally devalue your property as it will show up in surveys and may put people off purchasing due to its dangers.

How Long Will The Asbestos Removal Process Take?

This is a really hard question to answer as the amount of time it takes to remove asbestos can vary significantly depending on several factors. Generally speaking though asbestos removal projects can take from a few hours to a day or two, they are never usually significant in scale – unless of course you have multiple jobs within your home.

The time it takes is impacted by:

Extent

The extent of the contamination

Type

Different types of asbestos may take longer to remove than others

Area

The area of the asbestos has an effect, especially if it's in a harder to reach area or near any critical infrastructure which can take time due to additional precautions.

Before undertaking the project we can provide you with an accurate estimate of the time it would take to remove asbestos from your Leeds property, so you know what to expect.

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How Do You Dispose of My Asbestos?

Being a hazardous material the disposal of asbestos should be done with extreme caution, and it’s something we take seriously to ensure the health of our staff. The first step of disposal is to contain the asbestos in plastic sheeting to ensure it is sealed and prevents the release of any fibres. We’ll then typically wet the asbestos to stop the fibres being released, and once we’ve done that and ensured the area is safe – we take the asbestos to Kirkstall Waste Transfer Station, which we’re required to book in advance.

To dispose of the asbestos at the Kirkstall Waste Transfer we’re also required to wear PPE, high visibility jackets, protective footwear and pay the premium depending on the weight of the asbestos itself.

About Us & Why You Should Choose Us For Your Leeds Asbestos Removal

We’re the waste experts, WRG, or The Waste Recycling Group specialise in the removal of all types of waste both residential and commercial and we offer a cost effective professional solution to all your clearance needs – which includes the removal of Asbestos.

If you are looking for an experienced and expert team who can perform the safe and compliant removal of asbestos in your Leeds based home, then we can help. We always use local removal companies who have a customer first approach and deliver a comprehensive service – we’re a reliable and trustworthy choice, at an affordable price.

What Areas of Leeds Do We Cover?

If you are looking at getting asbestos removed in your property in Leeds, we can help – no matter where you are based in or around the city then we’ve got you covered, or should we say cleared! Here are just a few of the main locations in Leeds that we regularly service:

Just answer a few short questions & we’ll provide you with a completely no obligation asbestos removal quote