All About Asbestos

All About Asbestos: asbestos remediation in South East England

All About Asbestos is a British company dedicated to asbestos removal and management, based in Broadstairs (Kent) and operating across South East England, London and other parts of the UK. The company presents itself as an asbestos remediation specialist and states that it has more than 30 years of experience in the sector.

Asbestos removal and treatment services

The company's services cover the safe removal of asbestos from domestic and commercial properties, carried out by trained specialists, as well as the removal and replacement of asbestos garage roofs and roofing. It also offers compliant asbestos waste collection and disposal, with materials transported to licensed facilities.

Alongside removal, the firm carries out sampling and laboratory testing to confirm the presence and type of asbestos-containing materials, and prepares ongoing management plans so that businesses and property owners can control risks and meet their legal obligations.

Surveys and inspections for different types of property

The company conducts asbestos surveys for homes, commercial premises and industrial facilities, with the aim of identifying and assessing asbestos-containing materials. The types it details include commercial surveys, surveys for estate agents and residential surveys. Inspections are carried out discreetly, according to the company, to reduce the concern that the possible presence of asbestos in a building can cause.

Areas covered

All About Asbestos serves the whole county of Kent and areas of South London, as well as handling projects in other parts of the UK. The website lists specific locations such as Canterbury, Croydon, Folkestone, Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Whitstable, Ashford, Thanet, Ramsgate, Faversham, Gillingham, Dover, Gravesend and Bromley, where the company states that it adapts its services to local regulations and safety standards.

Technical profile and team experience

The company links its track record to two key figures. David Jack has more than 30 years in the asbestos removal and insulation sector, with projects at power stations, petrochemical plants, marine facilities and commercial, industrial and domestic sites. He has also carried out asbestos surveys for large public bodies, hospitals, schools, commercial portfolios and local authority housing stock. For more than ten years he has held the P402 Lead Surveyor Proficiency Certificate in building surveys and bulk sampling for asbestos, including risk assessment and management, issued by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), and has obtained other certifications, including IOSH.

Matthew Jack joined the company in 2009 from an accountancy firm. His initial responsibilities were office duties, client liaison, report writing and compliance with quality assurance procedures.

Working approach and client communication

The company describes a method based on clear and frequent communication, with internal coordination systems to keep each project organised and on schedule and to avoid delays and cost overruns. It states that it works alongside its clients to help them comply with health and safety legislation and to manage the growing complexity of maintaining safe environments. It also states that it advises on the management of asbestos detected in facilities and offers bespoke quotes, since every job has its own requirements.

Location and contact

177 Percy Ave, Broadstairs, CT10 3LF · Phone: 01843 600765 · Email: info@allaboutasbestos.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:30-17:30