Licensed Asbestos Removal Coordination
When licensed removal is required, Onea Environmental coordinates the work through approved HSE-licensed subcontractors, managing compliance and project delivery from start to finish.
Important Clarification
Onea Environmental specialises in non-licensed asbestos works (NNLW), surveys, and testing. Licensed asbestos removal is carried out by approved HSE-licensed subcontractors. Onea Environmental coordinates and manages the process to ensure full regulatory compliance and safe project delivery.
When Is Licensed Removal Required?
The Health and Safety Executive requires that certain high-risk asbestos materials are removed only by contractors holding a current HSE asbestos removal licence. This applies to materials that present a greater risk of fibre release during disturbance, including:
How We Manage the Process
Many clients — whether homeowners, landlords, or building managers — find the process of arranging licensed asbestos removal complex and unfamiliar. Onea Environmental provides a managed coordination service that handles the entire process:
Survey & Assessment
We carry out the initial survey to identify the materials present and confirm whether licensed removal is required.
Contractor Selection
We engage an approved HSE-licensed removal contractor from our vetted network. All partners hold current HSE licences and carry appropriate insurance.
Plan of Work
The licensed contractor prepares a detailed plan of work and submits the required 14-day notification to the HSE (or a shorter notification where applicable).
Site Setup & Removal
The licensed contractor sets up the enclosure, decontamination facilities, and air monitoring. Removal is carried out under controlled conditions.
Air Testing & Clearance
Independent air monitoring is conducted during and after removal. The site is cleared for reoccupation only when fibre levels are confirmed safe.
Waste Disposal & Documentation
All waste is disposed of at an authorised facility. Full documentation — including the plan of work, air test certificates, waste consignment notes, and clearance certificate — is provided.
Why Use a Coordination Service?
Licensed asbestos removal involves multiple regulatory requirements — notifications to the HSE, plans of work, air monitoring, waste documentation, and clearance procedures. For most property owners, navigating this process without specialist guidance is difficult and time-consuming.
By coordinating the work through Onea Environmental, you benefit from a single point of contact who understands the regulations, has established relationships with licensed contractors, and ensures every step of the process meets legal requirements. This reduces your risk and simplifies the project.
Licensed Removal in Edinburgh & the Central Belt
Older commercial buildings in Edinburgh’s city centre — particularly those in Leith, Fountainbridge, and the industrial zones around Sighthill — often contain sprayed asbestos coatings and pipe lagging that require licensed removal. Schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings across the Central Belt are also common locations for licensed work, especially ahead of major refurbishments.
If you have experienced accidental damage to a material that may require licensed removal, our emergency asbestos damage guide explains the immediate steps to take. All waste disposal from licensed removal works is coordinated through our established network of SEPA-registered carriers.
Related Services & Guidance
Our Partners
All licensed removal contractors in our network:
Compliance Standards
Need Licensed Removal?
Contact us to discuss your project. We will advise on requirements and coordinate the work through our approved partners.
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