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Pipe Lagging & Asbestos Insulation Board Removal in Kingston Upon Thames and Surrounding Areas

Here at Key Asbestos Services Ltd, we are frequently asked for help identifying common asbestos-containing materials, particularly pipe lagging and asbestos insulation board.

Licensed asbestos materials are the most dangerous asbestos-containing materials with the highest propensity to release asbestos fibres. They include asbestos thermal insulation, thermal spray coatings and asbestos millboard. If damaged, then these materials will require removal by a licensed asbestos contractor.

Thermal insulation can be found in cavities in lofts or below floors and loosely packed around pipework. Asbestos Pipe lagging is a thermal insulation found on insulating pipework. Where damaged, then there will be unsealed asbestos, debris and an increased propensity to release asbestos fibres.

Asbestos Pipe lagging is commonly found in commercial boiler rooms and plant rooms, in pipework, as well as schools, hotels, offices, hospitals and municipal buildings. We have also come across lagged pipework and loose thermal insulation in houses and flats.

If damaged or work is planned that will potentially disturb the thermal insulation, then removal will be required by a licensed asbestos contractor. However, in the event of minor damage, it may be possible to encapsulate the material combined with an environmental clean of the area.

Asbestos Insulation Board and Asbestos Millboard

Asbestos insulation board, known as AIB, is found lining boiler cupboards, airing cupboards, garage ceilings and plant rooms. Asbestos board is used as a fire retardant and comes in board form. It is not as easily disturbed as pipe insulation, but still has a potential for a high level of asbestos fibre release.
If the asbestos board is damaged or works are planned that will disturb the asbestos board, then removal will be required by a licensed asbestos contractor. If there is minor damage, it may be possible to encapsulate the material combined with an environmental clean of the area.

Asbestos Spray Coatings in Kingston upon Thames

Asbestos spray coatings are a thermal insulation that has been sprayed on as a fire retardant and are found used as a protection for ceilings and beams in such as carparks, undercrofts below offices and in shops. These asbestos thermal spray coatings degrade over time, resulting in debris and loose asbestos fibres. They have one of the highest risks of asbestos fibre release.
Spray coatings should be inspected regularly. Where damaged or if works are planned that will disturb the spray coating, then removal should be carried out by a licensed asbestos contractor. It may also be more practical to encapsulate the coating combined with an environmental clean of the area.

If you suspect that you have asbestos pipe insulation, asbestos insulation board, spray coating or any form of asbestos thermal insulation, then you should have the material inspected and sampled to determine whether asbestos is present.

The asbestos surveyor will carry out a visual inspection and take samples for lab analysis to confirm whether asbestos is present. The asbestos surveyor will also look at the condition of the material and its situation, and the likelihood of future disturbance.

Removal of licensed asbestos-containing materials requires a statutory notification to the Health and Safety Executive 14 days in advance of works.

There is a statutory requirement for air testing to be carried out by an independent analyst company before the enclosures can be removed and the job completed. The analyst will run air tests to ensure the fibre count is consistent with the normal ambient fibre count.

Given that the removal of licensed asbestos-containing materials is stringently controlled then the costs are considerably higher than would be the case for bonded asbestos-containing materials such as asbestos cement.

 

We may be able to provide a guide to potential cost based on a description, preferably accompanied by a photo, though a site visit is often required. If you have any queries, then please give us a call or drop an email.

There are several reasons why homeowners and businesses throughout Kingston upon Thames turn to us for pipe lagging & asbestos insulation board removal services:

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