Emergency Asbestos Response
Rapid professional support when asbestos-containing materials have been damaged, disturbed or unexpectedly discovered.
Ensurve helps businesses, property managers, contractors and property owners respond appropriately to potential asbestos incidents.
Need Urgent Help With Asbestos?
Asbestos incidents can occur unexpectedly during building work, maintenance, accidental damage, flooding, fire or structural failure.
If asbestos-containing material may have been disturbed:
- Stop work immediately
- Keep people away from the affected area
- Avoid further disturbing the material
- Do not sweep, vacuum or attempt to clean asbestos debris
- Contact an asbestos professional for advice
Ensurve can assess the situation and determine what action is required.
When Might an Emergency Asbestos Response Be Required?
Accidental Disturbance
Contractors or maintenance teams may unexpectedly drill, cut or break asbestos-containing material.
Damaged Asbestos
Building damage can cause previously stable asbestos materials to deteriorate or release debris.
Unexpected Discovery During Construction
Suspected asbestos discovered during refurbishment or demolition may require work to stop until the material has been assessed.
How We Respond to Asbestos Incidents
The appropriate response depends upon the material involved and the extent of disturbance.
Our team can help with:
- Initial assessment and advice
- Site attendance where required
- Identifying or sampling suspected materials
- Establishing controlled areas
- Developing a remediation plan
- Removing contaminated materials
- Specialist environmental cleaning
- Appropriate clearance and handover
The objective is to control the situation quickly while protecting people and preventing contamination from spreading.
Emergency Asbestos Support for Businesses & Property Professionals
We can support:
- Construction companies
- Facilities managers
- Housing providers
- Landlords
- Schools
- Commercial property owners
- Industrial sites
- Local authorities
- Insurance and property professionals
- Homeowners
Suspect Asbestos Has Been Disturbed?
Avoid entering or disturbing the affected area unnecessarily.