I recently employed a decorator to paint some rooms in my house. Before work started, we agreed exactly what the decorator had to do. Which rooms needed painting, the colours we wanted and the finish on the woodwork (always satin in our house!). The price was agreed and the job went ahead. We now have…

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) vary in how easily they are broken up and how readily they release asbestos fibres into the air. Friability is the tendency for ACMs to break down. The more friable a material is, the more likely it will release fibres when disturbed, and the greater the risk of exposure. Certain ACMs…

Vintec are excited to welcome new Surveyors George and Gary to the team. With almost 20 years’ experience between them, and with backgrounds in a range of commercial, local authority and housing association contracts, we can’t wait to get them out on site! Interested in our vacancies? Take a look at the careers section of…

Due to its prevalence, it’s important for to raise the awareness of the dangers of asbestos and asbestos exposure – fibres can very easily be cast into the air if the material it is contained within is disturbed or broken. More than 100,000 people worldwide die each year from occupational exposure to asbestos according to…

Vintec de-bunks five of the industry’s biggest asbestos myths. Asbestos Myth 1: Breathing in just one asbestos fibre can kill you Health risks are related to a person’s asbestos exposure – typically, the higher the exposure, the higher the risks. However, even occasional, low doses of asbestos can still be potentially dangerous. Iit’s important to…

We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve our services and make your asbestos management as easy as possible. Using 3D, high-definition immersive walkthrough technology for asbestos surveys and management plans, Vintec can pinpoint and display the exact location of asbestos containing materials. Perfect for staff asbestos awareness training and contractor walk-throughs for maintenance or…

In light of the Government announcement on Monday 4th January, we would like to reassure you that Vintec will be operating as normal during the current lockdown, including working inside domestic properties. We would like to reassure you that the strictest safety measures have been implemented to protect our clients and our employees, All working…

Asbestos occurs naturally in different forms, all of which are unsafe if exposed to them. Here we give you the 5 main forms asbestos and where we are most likely to find them: Chrysotile The most commonly used form of asbestos, chrysotile can be found in the walls, floors, ceilings and roofs of a number…

Vintec has a vacancy for a new Asbestos Analyst to join our team in Watford, Hertfordshire. The team undertakes asbestos identification of asbestos to ISO 17025 accreditation. Responsibilities: Analyse bulk materials for the presence of asbestos Prepare samples if required Ensure deadlines are met Follow procedures and ensure the quality standard is met Participate in…

Firstly, we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and keeping well during these uncertain times. In light of the Government announcement on Saturday 31st October, we would like to update you on Vintec’s Covid-19 position and working practices. In alignment with current Government guidelines, Vintec will be operating as normal during the…

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