Would you like to join an established, busy and friendly company in Watford, Hertfordshire? Established in 1983, Vintec is one of the leading asbestos testing and surveying providers in the UK serving both commercial and domestic customers. All asbestos testing is carried out at our state-of-the-art laboratory by skilled analysts and we are fully UKAS…
We are delighted to announce that we are now able to provide lead surveys and lead testing. In fact we have just just completed our biggest one yet where we sampled over 200 items! Our full list of lead testing services include: • Laboratory lead analysis – Paint chip, dust & air samples • Lead…
We are delighted to reach the dizzy heights of Constructionline Gold Membership. This means our asbestos testing for construction has been subject to lots more validation checks such as SSIP, environmental management, quality management, equal opportunities, modern slavery act adherence and anti-bribery and corruption policies. Some of these policies form part of the Cabinet Office…
The below is a guide to which sites and properties represent the highest potential asbestos liability and which asbestos survey types we recommend. Domestic & commercial Constructed post 2000 No asbestos survey required Domestic & commercial 1990 to 2000 Limited potential liability. No need to conduct pre-purchase asbestos survey Refurbishment/demolition asbestos survey legally required prior…
Many types of asbestos containing floor tiles are still around today. They were originally used because they were comparatively cheap, flexible and strong, and were widely used in properties built from the early 1950s right through to the 1990s. Usually asbestos floor tiles were laid directly on to the floor screed of the ground floor…
Our DIY Asbestos testing kit is proving to be very popular with domestic clients and tradesmen. Below we have attempted to answer the three most common questions that people ask us about the kits. Will I be at risk if I use a DIY asbestos testing kit? As long as you follow the instructions supplied…
We are delighted to announce that we have launched our DIY Asbestos Testing Kits. Our kits allow you to save money and time by sampling certain suspected asbestos containing materials at your convenience. You simply purchase your DIY Testing Kit for the required number of samples and we will send out your kit by post….
Many of the Asbestos Surveys we undertake each year are carried out on behalf of property developers. This type of client generally falls into three distinct categories: Those looking to buy a property but wanting an asbestos survey first Those that have already bought a property and now need an asbestos survey to start demolition…
Is it Licensed, Notifiable Non-licensed Works or Non-Licensed Works? First you need to decide whether the works are classified as licensed, notifiable non-licensed works (NNLW) or non-licensed works (NLW). Work on high risk or friable asbestos containing materials are likely to need a licensed asbestos removal contractor (LARC). Work on lower risk or non-friable asbestos…
What should you expect to receive from an Asbestos Survey and how much it will all cost? Scroll down for some ball park figures for types of property/survey combinations. Type of Asbestos Survey Management Asbestos Survey A Management Asbestos Survey is used to identify asbestos materials that might be encountered during normal occupation and routine…