If you live in the Britain, there’s a great resource available that lists asbestos removal UK companies. It’s called The Free Index and can be found at http://www.freeindex.co.uk/categories/property/construction/asbestos_removal/.

The Free Index is a directory of businesses in the UK, and it has a specific section for asbestos removal companies. The way the index works is that businesses are reviewed by their customers, and the businesses with the most positive reviews feature at the top of the listings.

Using the search tools near the top of the screen, you can filter down on the list by typing in your location so that only companies that service your town are listed.

At the moment, the top three asbestos removal companies in the UK according to the site and customer reviews are:-

- CNM Training Solutions Ltd
- A1 Rubbish Clearance
- Maylarch Environment Limited

Check out their website for further information, and a detailed list of asbestos removal companies in your area (in the UK).

In the meantime, if you’re looking for do-it-yourself test kits or more information about asbestos removal UK then visit our main site at http://www.removing-asbestos.com.

Asbestos removal contractors can help with the following services:-

• Inspecting your premises to identify areas where asbestos may be present

• Testing of suspect areas and materials

• Making recommendations for the safe removal of asbestos. This can include assistance in planning the abatement by making contacts with abatement contractors where necessary and designing the work process for asbestos removal.

• Providing quotes for the safe removal of any asbestos found in your premises

• Offering services to repair affected areas and organising to replace with non-hazardous materials.

A good asbestos removal service will also conduct a final visual and air inspection to determine that the area is clean and safe before allowing anybody to enter, and issue you with a certificate for the work that is carried out.

When selecting asbestos removal contractors, here’s what you should ask for:-

• The service provider’s name

• Telephone number

• Certification numbers and a copy of the asbestos license

• References from recent jobs

• Do they carry liability insurance with specific coverage for asbestos?

• How many years experience does the contractor have in asbestos removing asbestos?

• Will you be issued with a certificate on completion of the work?

• If the air clearance tests fail, will the contractor foot the bill in making it pass?

• How long will it take?

• What budget should I have?

Once you have selected your contractor and the work is underway, it’s worthwhile using these simple tips:-

• Keep all animals and people away from the area

• Mark the area as hazardous to avoid people accidentally walking through

• Make sure the contractor confines any dust to a small area

• Turn off any central heating or air conditioning while work is underway

• Ensure the contractor discusses the options with you about removal or repair of an affected area

Details of asbestos removal contracts can be found in your local Yellow Pages. For further information on asbestos and how to remove asbestos check out the other articles on our site at http://www.removing-asbestos.com/