Asbestos services Birkenhead
Worried about asbestos in your home or workplace?
DACT Contractors specialise in identifying asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and offer high-quality asbestos services in Birkenhead, ranging from surveys and testing to removal and disposal.
Our team is dedicated to protecting domestic and commercial properties from the risks of asbestos and ensuring a hassle-free service for everyone.
Talk to us to learn more about our asbestos services in Merseyside and book your free consultation with no obligation.
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What are the dangers of leaving asbestos in your Birkenhead property?
If asbestos materials are left alone, they typically cause little threat to human health – it’s only when they are damaged or disturbed that they release harmful fibres into the air.
Though microscopic, these fibres can remain airborne for several days, and prolonged exposure can cause fatal health conditions, such as:
- – Asbestosis
- – Lung cancer
- – Mesothelioma
- – Pulmonary heart disease
- – Pneumonia
If you suspect asbestos is in your property, the best thing to do is avoid touching it and speak to DACT.
As part of our asbestos survey Birkenhead service, we can perform a thorough inspection of your premises, identify possible ACMs, and take samples where necessary.
If the results from the asbestos survey confirm the presence of asbestos in your home or business, our specialists will advise on the next steps (i.e. management or removal and disposal).
Asbestos testing Birkenhead
DIY testing kits often include everything you need to obtain samples and send them off for analysis, but they don’t offer the same level of precision as professional asbestos testing.
Improper handling techniques can also increase the risk of asbestos exposure for building users and lead to inaccurate results.
At DACT, our team has been providing asbestos testing Birkenhead-wide for over a decade and is fully equipped to collect samples without disturbing or spreading the toxic fibres into the atmosphere.
How does asbestos testing work?
Our asbestos testing service follows a simple five-step process, starting with an initial consultation and ending with a detailed report to show our findings.
- Consultation – A member of our friendly team will discuss your asbestos-related concerns and learn more about your property, including its age and the areas you suspect asbestos is present.
- Inspection – We’ll send one of our trained surveyors to carry out a thorough risk assessment before inspecting your premises for possible ACMs – leaving no stone unturned.
- Sampling – Our specialists use innovative tools and the appropriate PPE to obtain samples of any materials they suspect to contain asbestos safely and efficiently.
- Analysis – All samples are sent directly to our UKAS-accredited laboratory to ensure the highest standards of testing. These are typically processed within 24 hours of their arrival.
- Reporting – As soon as the results are back from the laboratory, we’ll compile a report to confirm the presence of asbestos and specify the type, condition, and quantity. Plus, we’ll include our expert recommendations for management or removal.
If you’re based in Birkenhead and would like to know more about our asbestos testing service near you, reach out to our team.
Asbestos removal Birkenhead
Concerned ACMs could put your loved ones at risk or jeopardise your project’s deadline?
DACT has helped many clients in Merseyside rid their properties of asbestos safely and efficiently.
We pride ourselves on handling every situation calmly and professionally and taking all the necessary precautions for asbestos removal in Birkenhead. This includes closing off contaminated areas to minimise asbestos exposure, wetting them to prevent the fibres from spreading, and placing all asbestos materials into sealed bags.
With our asbestos removal service, you can be confident that we’ll transfer the bagged asbestos waste to our disposal site registered with the Environmental Agency, ensuring they are handled and disposed of properly.
Who needs asbestos removal in Birkenhead?
DACT offers asbestos removal throughout Birkenhead for:
- – Landlords
- – Property buyers
- – Property sellers
- – Property managers
- – Contractors
Before asbestos was banned in the late 1990s, it was widely used in construction materials due to its fire-resistant and insulating properties.
Found in everything from insulation and flooring to pipes and roofing, if your building was constructed before 2000, part of it may still contain ACMs.
Whether you want to protect the health and safety of your family or occupants or you’re looking to sell up and need to provide full disclosure for potential buyers, no task is too big or too small for our specialists.
Cost of asbestos removal in Birkenhead
The cost of asbestos removal in Birkenhead can vary depending on the type, amount, and condition of the asbestos found – all factors that asbestos testing can determine.
While all types of asbestos are deemed dangerous, some are more harmful (and expensive) to remove than others. This includes crocidolite, or ‘blue asbestos’, which has fine fibres that are easily inhaled.
If there is a large number of ACMs in your building, it will take our team longer to remove them all, meaning you’ll be charged more to cover labour costs. Ensuring your property is unoccupied and accessible will enable us to work faster and more efficiently.
If the asbestos is friable (crumbly), you’ll pay more to cover the cost of advanced safety measures and specialist tools, but you can trust that our team will remove the asbestos safely without spreading the fibres.
At DACT, we are confident that we offer the most competitive rates in all of Merseyside and will happily provide a tailored quote for your needs.
Asbestos disposal Birkenhead
Asbestos waste is hazardous and should only be handled by trained personnel. As such, it must be double-bagged and not mixed with other waste types.
At DACT, we specialise in asbestos testing and removal, but we also ensure that asbestos-containing materials are disposed of correctly.
As part of our asbestos disposal Birkenhead service, our team will place ACMs into sealed bags, ready to transport to the disposal site with our modern fleet of vehicles.
If we remove large asbestos sheets from your roof, we’ll wrap them whole to limit the spread of toxic fibres.
To help speed up the process of asbestos disposal without sacrificing safety, we can arrange for an enclosed skip to be delivered to your site.
Talk to our team to find out more.
Why choose DACT for your asbestos services in Birkenhead?
When searching for asbestos services, Birkenhead clients want to be confident that they and their properties will be protected from the dangers of asbestos.
Offering everything from asbestos surveys and testing to removal and disposal, there’s no need to look any further than DACT.
We use our expertise to:
- – Identify and locate potential ACMs
- – Acquire samples for laboratory analysis
- – Recommend the best course of action (e.g. leaving asbestos in situ but managing it or completely removing it)
- – Dispose of bagged asbestos waste safely
Asbestos testing results are guaranteed within 72 hours, and we offer a range of same-day services to help resolve issues before they escalate into something much worse (and more expensive).
Whilst we cover all areas in the UK, our asbestos removal Birkenhead service offers excellent value for money!
For more information about our asbestos services near you, give us a call or send us a message via our online enquiry form today.
What areas do we cover?
Based in the heart of St Helens town centre, we’re a stone’s throw away from the M62 and A580 East Lancashire Road, putting us within easy reach of Birkenhead.
Although popular with clients on the Wirral Peninsula, we also provide asbestos testing, removal, and disposal for homes and businesses in the surrounding suburbs, including:
- – Bidston
- – Claughton with Grange
- – Noctorum
- – Oxton
- – Rock Ferry
- – Tranmere
- – Upton
- – Woodchurch
DACT Contractors is proud to offer high-quality asbestos services Birkenhead-wide, but we also operate throughout the UK – covering Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, and Cumbria.
Our team is always on hand to help, so if you have any questions about our local asbestos services, we’d love to hear from you!
Book your asbestos services in Birkenhead today
If you’re looking to rid your home or business of harmful ACMs, speak to our specialists.
We’re trained in all aspects of asbestos, from surveys and sampling to removal, disposal, and management, and will gladly share our knowledge and expertise.
Our friendly team will discuss your concerns in detail and arrange a suitable time to visit your Birkenhead property and perform an asbestos survey.
We’re also on hand to offer impartial advice to help protect you, your loved ones, tenants, and property.
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