“Asbestos removal bedded in the floor screed. Pier were excellent from start to finish if only all trades shared Pier’s ethos”
Asbestos Removal
HSE-licensed asbestos removal services with comprehensive risk assessment, containment, and disposal. Our certified specialists handle all asbestos types with full regulatory compliance and unwavering safety standards.
What We Do
PCL Limited provides fully licensed asbestos removal services for all types of asbestos-containing materials. From small-scale removals to major industrial remediation projects, we deliver safe, compliant solutions.
Our team holds all necessary HSE licenses and works to the highest industry standards. We handle Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 asbestos removal, including friable and non-friable materials in occupied and unoccupied buildings.
Every project begins with a thorough survey and risk assessment. We develop detailed method statements, implement comprehensive containment measures, and conduct rigorous air monitoring to ensure complete safety throughout the removal process.
What this service covers
- Licensed removal & waste consignment
- Surveys, air monitoring & four-stage clearance
- Type 1–3 ACMs in occupied & industrial buildings
- Method statements, RAMS & client reporting
Safety First
All work conducted under strict HSE guidelines with comprehensive risk management and continuous monitoring.
Our Process
A systematic five-stage approach ensuring complete safety and regulatory compliance from initial survey through final certification.
1
Initial Survey & Assessment
Comprehensive asbestos survey conducted by licensed surveyors. We identify all asbestos-containing materials and assess their condition and risk level.
2
Risk Assessment & Planning
Detailed risk assessment and method statement development. We plan containment zones, air monitoring points, and safe removal procedures.
3
Containment & Air Monitoring
Full enclosure construction with negative pressure systems. Continuous air monitoring ensures no fiber release during removal operations.
4
Safe Removal & Disposal
Licensed removal by trained operatives in full PPE. All asbestos waste is double-bagged, labelled, and transported to licensed disposal facilities.
5
Clearance Testing & Certification
Independent four-stage clearance inspection with air testing. Full documentation pack including waste consignment notes and certificates.
Safety & Compliance
Our asbestos removal operations meet and exceed all regulatory requirements. We maintain comprehensive safety protocols, continuous professional development, and full HSE licensing for all team members.
HSE Licensed Asbestos Removal
UKAS Accredited Laboratory Testing
Licensed Asbestos Surveyors
Negative Pressure Enclosures
Continuous Air Monitoring
Full PPE & Respiratory Protection
Licensed Waste Disposal
Comprehensive Insurance
Comprehensive Documentation
Every asbestos removal project includes complete documentation:
- •Asbestos survey reports
- •Method statements and risk assessments
- •Air monitoring certificates
- •Waste consignment notes
- •Four-stage clearance certificates
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about licensed asbestos removal, clearances, and how we work on your site.
When is licensed asbestos removal required?
Licensed removal is required for higher-risk asbestos-containing materials and notifiable work as defined under UK law. We confirm the correct licensing route from your survey and risk assessment before we programme any removal.
Do you provide four-stage clearances?
Yes. Where clearance is part of the scope, we work with accredited analysts for air monitoring and four-stage clearance in line with HSE guidance, with certificates issued for handover.
Can asbestos removal continue while other trades are on site?
Sometimes, with strict segregation, permits, and agreed sequencing. We plan containment, air management, and decontamination routes so other works can continue only where it is safe and proportionate.
What happens to asbestos waste?
Waste is double-bagged or packed as required, labelled, and consigned through licensed disposal routes with full traceability and documentation for your records.
How long does a typical removal package take?
Duration depends on ACM type, extent, access, and whether the building is occupied. After review of your survey and site constraints, we provide a programme with realistic milestones and hold points for clearance.
Do we need a refurbishment or demolition survey before you can firm up the price?
For notifiable or higher-risk work, a suitable survey is essential to define scope, access, and sequencing. We can work from an existing report where it is recent and representative, or we will flag where a refurbishment or demolition survey should be updated before we fix the commercial proposal.
Can you reinstate linings and fire compartmentation after removal?
Yes, where that is in scope. We agree the specification with you and your fire engineer if required, then programme first fix before decoration or follow-on trades, with photographs and inspection records captured for O&M handover.
What reassurance monitoring is available during works?
Beyond mandatory four-stage clearance, we can arrange reassurance or background air monitoring through accredited laboratories where your risk assessment or occupation profile calls for additional evidence for building users.
What our clients say
5.0
5.0 from 8 Google reviews
Plus client testimonials below. Not all reviews appear on Google.
Read on Google“An enormous THANK YOU! To everyone involved in particular to Alfonso who answered this phone so early and got his team here by 8.10am. Anytime we have any dealings with HCC asbestos team and Pier, we walk away feeling so very grateful by how kind, supporting and professional you all are.”
“The man was fantastic, he was friendly, professional, always included us and communicated well, very good health and safety. We were very happy with his work. He worked often alongside the electricians who were also great help too. I would fully recommend these contractors.”
“Thank you for a prompt response, good workmanship and communication throughout. We are very grateful.”
“Pier Contractors Limited carried out multi-faceted works at two Hertfordshire schools where reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete roof planks has been identified. The works consisted of Identification of RAAC and asbestos containing materials, Asbestos removal and Design of RAAC support structure followed by the works. The project was carried out under intense scrutiny to tight deadlines, Pier worked to a high standard, communicating throughout with the client and the end users. The project was successfully delivered on time and to budget while responding to changes in the specification as the project progressed.”
Need Asbestos Removal Services?
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