Asbestos Removal Contractors in Leeds & West Yorkshire

Not always — but for the most hazardous types of asbestos work, a full HSE licence is a legal requirement. This includes work on asbestos insulation board (AIB), pipe lagging, sprayed coatings, and loose-fill insulation. Lower-risk materials such as asbestos cement sheets and floor tiles can be handled by notifiable non-licensed contractors (NNLC) with the right training. Yorkshire Asbestos Solutions hold a full licence and can handle all categories of work. We'll advise you exactly what's required for your specific job before any work begins.

The HSE operates a publicly accessible register of all licensed asbestos contractors in Great Britain. Visit hse.gov.uk and search the licensed contractor register to verify any company before hiring them. You can search by company name or area. Always ask a potential contractor for their licence number and check it against the register — a legitimate contractor will have no hesitation in sharing this.

After licensed asbestos removal, you should receive: a clearance certificate (also called a reoccupation certificate) confirming that air testing has passed and the area is safe; a waste transfer note showing that all asbestos waste has been disposed of legally at a licensed facility; and a copy of the written plan of work and any site-specific risk assessments. Keep these documents safely — they will be important if you sell the property or carry out future works.

Timescales vary depending on the type and volume of material involved. A domestic asbestos garage roof removal in Leeds can typically be completed in a single day. Larger residential or commercial jobs, particularly those involving high-risk materials like AIB or pipe lagging, may take 2–5 days including containment setup, removal, and clearance testing. For licensed work, we are also required to notify the HSE at least 14 days before starting, so we factor this into your timeline from the outset.

Yes — for emergency situations where asbestos materials have been disturbed or damaged, we offer same-day attendance across Leeds and West Yorkshire. For routine management surveys and refurbishment surveys, we can typically arrange a visit within 1–2 working days. Contact us on 0113 519 9653 and we'll assess your situation and arrange the fastest possible response.

Yes — we are experienced commercial asbestos removal contractors working across all types of premises including offices, factories, warehouses, schools, retail units, and public buildings throughout West Yorkshire. We provide full compliance documentation suitable for building owners, facilities managers, and property developers, including all required HSE notifications, risk assessments, and clearance certificates.