Asbestos might become an urgent problem if you discover it damaged, disturbed, or in an area where it poses an immediate health risk. This could be anything from a broken asbestos garage roof after a storm, finding suspicious materials during an unexpected renovation, or perhaps damaged asbestos cement in your shed. Any situation where asbestos fibres might be released into the air needs immediate attention. Remember, the key is not to touch or disturb it further. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, is paramount.

If you've found or accidentally disturbed material you think is asbestos, here's what to do straight away:

1. Stop work immediately: Put down any tools and halt what you’re doing.
2. Clear the area: Gently move people and pets away from the suspected material.
3. Minimise air movement: If possible, close doors and windows to isolate the area.
4. Call us straight away: Don’t try to clean it up yourself. Our expert team is ready to respond to your call in Woodley and guide you through the next steps, often arranging a rapid site visit to assess the situation safely.

When you call us for an emergency in Woodley, our priority is to get to you quickly, assess the situation, and make the area safe. Our fully trained and insured team follows strict, HSE-compliant procedures for every emergency project. This means:

• Fast Assessment: A quick, professional look at the problem to understand the scope and urgency.
• Secure Containment: Immediately securing the area to prevent any further fibre release.
• Safe Removal: Carefully dismantling and removing non-licensed asbestos materials using specialised equipment and personal protective gear.
• Thorough Clean-up: Meticulously cleaning the area to ensure no trace of asbestos dust remains.
• Legal Disposal: Transporting all asbestos waste safely and legally to an authorised hazardous waste facility, providing you with all the necessary paperwork.