Explain the disturbance before anyone cleans up
Stop work. Keep people away. Do not sweep, vacuum or touch the material. We can assess the problem, arrange a test and plan a safe clean-up.
Scotland-wide specialist service
Emergency Asbestos Response Scotland
Keep people away from the affected area and stop work. Describe the material, damage, location and any spread so the situation can be assessed.
We check the risk before choosing a method
Agree the scope
What to confirm before booking
Telephone triage
Isolation and make-safe advice
Urgent sampling
Controlled clean-up plan
Useful before you decide
Guides connected to this service.
8 min read
Can You Safely Live in a House with Asbestos?
Learn when sound asbestos can stay in place. See what to do if it is damaged or future work may disturb it.
Read guide 7 min readI Accidentally Disturbed Asbestos—What Should I Do?
Stop work, keep people away and avoid spreading dust. Then call a trained asbestos professional for help.
Read guide 11 min readI Drilled Into Asbestos or Artex—What Should I Do Now?
Stop work and follow three calm steps after drilling a suspect ceiling, wall or board. Learn what testing and cleaning may be needed.
Read guideBefore you decide
Emergency Asbestos Response: your questions
Should I vacuum the dust before calling?+
Keep people away from the affected area and stop work. Describe the material, damage, location and any spread so the situation can be assessed. Agree how the area will be assessed before reoccupation and which records will be supplied.
Discuss the next step
Request a quote for your property
Send existing records, a safe-distance photo and the postcode. Explain the planned work and any access restrictions without disturbing the material.
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