Asbestos Removal Service

Based at the heart of St Helens, we cover the North West region of England including Liverpool, Manchester and the surrounding areas.

Whether you’re in a home, a rented property, a commercial unit or an industrial site, DACT Contractors can visit your premises and carry out asbestos removal when needed.

Fully licensed asbestos removal specialists with years of experience.

We handle everything from surveys and testing to removal and disposal.

Work carried out in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, maintaining the highest health & safety standards.

Transparent, professional service with clear communication and competitive quotations.

Free consultation and price provided upfront.

Asbestos is a name given to several naturally occurring mineral fibres. Asbestos fibres are known for their durability and resistance to heat, making them a popular choice throughout the 1900s for home insulation, concrete, car brakes, floor tiles and much more.

There are six different types of asbestos minerals, divided into two sub-groups: serpentine and amphiboles. The different types of asbestos minerals are:

• Actinolite – Used in cement, insulation and paint.
• Amosite – Used in insulation, tiles and gaskets.
• Anthophyllite – Used in cement and insulation materials.
• Chrysotile – One of the most common types of asbestos for building materials such as insulation and fireproofing products.
• Crocidolite – Used for tiles, cement, and insulation materials.
• Tremolite – Known to be used for paint, sealants and plumbing materials.

What does Asbestos look like?

Asbestos is made up of microscopic fibres and looks like a soft, fluffy material – each type featuring a different colour.

The asbestos shape varies by mineral type. While most types of asbestos have sharp fibres, chrysotile has long, curly fibres. Some types of asbestos can look no different than objects without. For example, concrete containing asbestos may look similar to concrete without asbestos.

Some products are more distinctive, though. Insulation that contains asbestos could have a cotton feel, while fibreglass insulation looks and feels more like wool.

Dangers of Asbestos

Exposure to asbestos fibres poses a significant risk to a person’s health and is known to cause different types and levels of cancer.

Breathing in high doses of asbestos for long periods affects the lungs, which causes a disease called asbestosis. This leads to an enlarged heart and difficulty breathing. While asbestosis can take decades to develop, people living with this condition are at an increased risk of cancer.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified all forms of asbestos as being carcinogenic to humans. Asbestos is known to cause mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer that forms on the protective tissue covering the lungs or abdomen. It can also cause cancer of the lungs, voice box and ovary. That is why the management of asbestos in schools, commercial buildings or domestically should be taken with the upmost care and dealt with professionally.