Strata Asbestos Consultancy

02/09/2026

⚠️ Asbestos Garage Roof Removal – Wickford, Essex

Another asbestos removal project safely completed by Strata Asbestos Consultancy, this time at a residential property in Wickford, Essex.

The garage was fitted with an ageing asbestos cement sheet roof, which our team attended to carefully remove and dispose of.

The asbestos sheets were removed in a controlled manner, appropriately packaged and transported for disposal at an authorised waste facility, leaving the garage clear and ready for the replacement roof and next stage of works.

🏠 Have an old garage, shed or outbuilding with a suspected asbestos roof?
We can help with:

✔️ Asbestos cement roof removal
✔️ Garage & outbuilding asbestos removal
✔️ Asbestos waste collection and disposal
✔️ Asbestos surveys and sampling
✔️ Domestic & commercial properties
✔️ Clear quotations with practical advice

We provide asbestos services throughout Essex, Kent, London and surrounding areas, with wider UK coverage available.

📞 0330 133 6286
📧 [email protected]

Strata Asbestos Consultancy
Committed to Safety | Focused on Compliance

24/08/2026

⚠️ Asbestos Floor Tile Waste Collection – Bexley

A slightly different asbestos waste collection completed in Bexley.

The asbestos-containing floor tiles had already been removed and were mixed amongst general building rubble within the black rubble sacks visible at the front of the waste pile.

Our job was to carefully sort through the affected waste, identify and segregate the asbestos floor tile debris, before correctly packaging the material for safe transportation and disposal as hazardous waste.

Situations like this highlight why suspected asbestos materials should ideally be identified before refurbishment or clearance works begin. Once asbestos becomes mixed with general building waste, dealing with it can become considerably more complicated.

♻️ Need asbestos waste collected?

We can assist with:
• Asbestos floor tiles & bitumen
• Asbestos cement products
• Bagged asbestos waste
• Small-scale non-licensed asbestos removal
• Collection, transportation & compliant disposal
• Hazardous waste documentation

📍 Bexley, Kent, London & surrounding areas

Strata Asbestos Consultancy
Committed to Safety | Focused on Compliance

13/08/2026

⚠️ Asbestos Floor Tile Removal & Disposal – Bristol ⚠️

Another asbestos removal project completed in Bristol, involving the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing floor tiles from the kitchen of a residential property.

Although asbestos floor tiles are generally considered a lower-risk asbestos-containing material, they still need to be handled correctly. When tiles are damaged, lifted, drilled, sanded or disturbed during refurbishment works, there is the potential for asbestos fibres to be released.

Our works included:

🔹 Controlled removal of the asbestos-containing floor tiles
🔹 Appropriate measures to minimise breakage and fibre release
🔹 Suitable PPE and RPE throughout the works
🔹 Careful cleaning of the work area following removal
🔹 Secure packaging and transportation of the asbestos waste
🔹 Disposal at an appropriately authorised waste facility
🔹 Relevant waste documentation provided on completion

With the asbestos tiles removed, the kitchen can now progress with the planned refurbishment works without the old floor covering presenting an unnecessary asbestos risk.

At Strata Asbestos Consultancy, we can assist with both the identification and safe removal of non-licensed asbestos materials, providing clients with a straightforward service from initial survey or sampling through to removal and disposal.

📍 Bristol | South West | Nationwide Coverage

📞 0330 133 6286
📧 [email protected]
🌐 strata-asbestos.co.uk

Committed to Safety | Focused on Compliance

11/08/2026

🔎 What’s hiding beneath the surface?

Another Refurbishment Asbestos Survey completed in Solihull, ahead of planned improvement works to a residential property.

Refurbishment surveys are intrusive by their very nature. The purpose isn’t simply to inspect the visible finishes – it’s to investigate the areas that are likely to be disturbed once the refurbishment work begins.

During our inspection, a number of suspect materials were identified that could easily have remained concealed without intrusive investigation, including:

🔹 Cement-based ceiling panels concealed above existing plasterboard ceilings
🔹 Older floor tiles beneath later floor coverings
🔹 Bituminous adhesive associated with the floor tiles
🔹 A gasket associated with the heating element of the hot water cylinder

The concealed ceiling panels are a particularly good example of why simply looking at the current ceiling finish isn't sufficient before refurbishment. A modern or non-asbestos surface finish does not necessarily tell you what remains behind or above it.

Likewise, properties can contain several generations of floor coverings, with older tiles and adhesives remaining concealed beneath newer finishes.

A suitable refurbishment survey should be planned around the proposed works and investigate as far as reasonably practicable into the building fabric before contractors begin disturbing it.

Finding these materials during the survey allows them to be properly assessed and, where necessary, dealt with under controlled conditions – rather than being unexpectedly discovered once the project is underway.

📍 Solihull
🏠 Residential Refurbishment Survey
🔎 Intrusive inspection of concealed building materials

Strata Asbestos Consultancy
Committed to Safety | Focused on Compliance

📞 0330 133 6286
✉️ [email protected]

05/08/2026

Did you know asbestos wasn't just used in buildings? 🤔

When most people hear the word asbestos, they immediately think of old houses, schools or industrial buildings.

But the reality is that asbestos was used in thousands of products across many different industries because of its excellent heat resistance, fire resistance and durability.

It can still be found in unexpected places, including:

🚂 Historic steam locomotives and railway carriages

🚗 Classic and vintage vehicles

🏭 Historic industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment

⚓ Marine vessels and engineering plant

🏛️ Historic artefacts and museum collections containing original components

Whilst many asbestos professionals work in accordance with HSG264: Asbestos – The Survey Guide, it's worth remembering that this guidance is primarily focused on surveying buildings. Heritage assets, railway rolling stock, vehicles and industrial artefacts often require an understanding of how asbestos was historically incorporated into these specialist items.

Whether you're restoring a classic car, preserving a steam locomotive, maintaining historic machinery or caring for museum collections, asbestos may still be present within original components.

Understanding where it may be found is the first step in protecting those involved in restoration, maintenance and conservation work.

Have you ever come across asbestos somewhere unexpected? We'd be interested to hear your experiences in the comments.

04/08/2026

📍 Commercial Asbestos Management Survey Completed in Bexleyheath

Another busy day for the Strata Asbestos Consultancy team, completing an Asbestos Management Survey at a commercial nightclub in Bexleyheath.

Commercial venues such as bars, nightclubs, restaurants and entertainment venues often undergo regular maintenance, refurbishment and fit-out works. Having an up-to-date asbestos survey helps ensure contractors, employees and visitors are protected, while also supporting compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

An Asbestos Management Survey is designed to identify, so far as reasonably practicable, the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during normal occupation or routine maintenance. It provides dutyholders with the information they need to manage asbestos safely and responsibly.

At Strata Asbestos Consultancy, we provide professional asbestos surveying and consultancy services for:

✔️ Commercial Properties
✔️ Schools & Academies
✔️ Offices
✔️ Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
✔️ Retail & Hospitality Venues
✔️ Healthcare Premises
✔️ Residential Properties
✔️ Housing Associations & Local Authorities

Whether you require a single asbestos survey or ongoing asbestos management support across multiple sites, our experienced consultants are here to help.

📞 0330 133 6286
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.strata-asbestos.co.uk⁠

Have a question about asbestos or unsure which survey you need? Feel free to get in touch—we're always happy to provide honest, practical advice.

01/08/2026

🤯 Did You Know Asbestos Was Used in Over 3,000 Different Products?

When most people think of asbestos, they picture garage roofs or Artex ceilings.

The reality is very different.

For much of the 20th century, asbestos was considered a "wonder material" because it was:

✔ Fire resistant
✔ Heat resistant
✔ Chemically resistant
✔ Extremely strong and durable
✔ An excellent electrical insulator
✔ Cheap to manufacture

These unique properties meant it was incorporated into thousands of everyday products—many of which still exist in buildings and homes today.

🏠 Around the Home

• Ironing board pads and heat-resistant covers
• Older electric irons
• Hairdryers
• Toasters and cookers
• Fire blankets
• Vinyl floor tiles and bitumen adhesive
• Toilet cisterns and toilet seats
• Bath panels
• Water tanks
• Fuse boards
• Fire doors
• Window putty and glazing compounds

🛠 Tools & Equipment

• Angle grinder and circular saw guards
• Welding blankets
• Heat-resistant work mats
• Brake and clutch linings
• Gaskets and seals
• Rope seals in boilers and industrial equipment
• Laboratory hot plates and furnaces

👕 Clothing & Protective Equipment

• Firefighter suits
• Heat-resistant aprons
• Protective gloves
• Theatre curtains
• Fire-resistant textiles
• Industrial protective clothing

🏭 Industrial & Commercial Uses

• Pipe lagging
• Boilers
• Plant rooms
• Ceiling tiles
• Sprayed fire protection
• Cement roof sheets
• Gutters and downpipes
• Textured coatings (including some Artex finishes)
• Partition walls
• Damp-proof courses
• Roofing felt (certain historic products)
• Electrical switchgear
• Lift motor brakes
• Marine and railway equipment

💡 Interesting Fact

One of the most surprising uses of asbestos was in artificial snow for Christmas decorations. It was also used in cigarette filters during the 1950s, stage curtains in theatres, oven gloves, laboratory bench mats, ironing board covers, hairdryers, and even older electric irons because of its excellent heat-resistant properties.

It really does demonstrate just how widespread the use of asbestos once was.
Remember, finding asbestos does not automatically mean it needs to be removed. Many asbestos-containing materials can be safely managed in situ provided they remain in good condition and are not likely to be disturbed.

At Strata Asbestos Consultancy, we believe in providing practical, impartial advice—not recommending unnecessary removal. We help homeowners, businesses and dutyholders understand the risks, comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and make informed decisions based on the condition of the material and the works being undertaken.

📞 0330 133 6286
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.strata-asbestos.co.uk⁠

What's the most unusual place you've heard asbestos was used? We'd love to hear your answers in the comments below! 👇

31/07/2026

❓Does asbestos identified during a survey have to be removed?

One of the most common misconceptions is that finding asbestos automatically means it must be removed. In most cases, this is not true.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) does not require all asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) to be removed simply because they have been identified.

Instead, Regulation 4 – Duty to Manage Asbestos in Non-Domestic Premises requires dutyholders to:

✔ Identify whether asbestos is present (or presume it is where necessary).
✔ Assess the risk presented by the material.
✔ Maintain an up-to-date asbestos register.
✔ Prepare and implement an asbestos management plan.
✔ Monitor the condition of ACMs and review them periodically.
✔ Ensure anyone liable to disturb asbestos has access to the relevant information.

If asbestos is in good condition, is unlikely to be disturbed, and is being effectively managed, leaving it in situ is often the safest and most appropriate course of action.

However, removal may become necessary where:

🔹 The material is damaged or deteriorating.
🔹 Refurbishment or demolition works will disturb it.
🔹 The risk assessment determines it cannot be safely managed in place.
🔹 Encapsulation or ongoing management is no longer suitable.

This approach is also reflected within HSG264 – Asbestos: The Survey Guide, which states that the purpose of an asbestos survey is to locate and assess asbestos-containing materials so that they can be managed appropriately—not to identify materials solely for removal.

At Strata Asbestos Consultancy, we provide independent, impartial advice to help clients comply with the legislation while adopting the most appropriate and proportionate management strategy for their property.

Remember: Identification does not automatically mean removal. Appropriate management is often the legal requirement.

Committed to Safety | Focused on Compliance

30/07/2026

🏢🏡 Do you actually need an asbestos survey?

There is a common misconception that every property requires an asbestos survey – but that's not the case.

Commercial and non-domestic properties

If you own, manage or are responsible for a non-domestic property built before 2000, you are likely to have legal responsibilities under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The Duty to Manage requires dutyholders to identify and manage asbestos-containing materials where they may be present, which is typically achieved through an Asbestos Management Survey.

In addition, before any refurbishment or demolition works are undertaken, a suitable Refurbishment or Demolition Asbestos Survey should be completed to identify any asbestos that may be disturbed during the planned works.

Domestic properties

If you're simply buying, selling or living in a house or flat, there is no legal requirement to have an asbestos survey.

However, if you're planning refurbishment works and employing builders, electricians, plumbers or any other contractors, an Asbestos Refurbishment Survey should be undertaken before work begins. This helps identify asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed, protecting those carrying out the work and ensuring the project can proceed safely.

In summary:

✅ Commercial properties – A Management Survey is generally required to comply with the Duty to Manage, and Refurbishment or Demolition Surveys are required before intrusive works.

✅ Domestic properties – No survey is legally required simply to buy, sell or occupy a home. However, if contractors are being employed to undertake refurbishment or demolition works, an appropriate asbestos survey should be carried out before the works commence.

Not sure which survey you need? Our experienced team is always happy to provide straightforward advice.

📞 0330 133 6286
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.strata-asbestos.co.uk

Independent asbestos surveys, testing and consultancy across the UK. Management, refurbishment & demolition surveys, sampling and asbestos compliance.

29/07/2026

Another great job completed today!🙌

We were asked to remove and dispose of several asbestos reinforced plastic toilet cisterns containing Amosite (Brown Asbestos) from a local primary school as part of refurbishment works.

Everything was removed safely, double bagged where required, transported under our waste carrier’s licence and disposed of at a licensed asbestos waste facility.

As well as asbestos surveys and sampling, we also carry out non-licensed asbestos removal and asbestos waste collections across the UK.

If you’ve got non-licensed asbestos products such as cement, reinforced plastic cisterns, floor tiles, Artex etc. that need removing, or you’re not sure whether a material contains asbestos, feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to offer advice and provide a no-obligation quotation.

Get in touch with Strata Asbestos Consultancy to see how we can help.