Do you need a licensed asbestos removal contractor? Not always, but getting it wrong can lead to serious compliance breaches. This guide explains when licensed contractors are required, when non-licensed work is permitted, and why independent advice matters for hotels.

Our consultants have put together a guide to asbestos contractors, surveyors and analysts in the UK. Asbestos management is a team effort, but not everyone plays the same role. For dutyholders and managers, understanding who’s who in the asbestos industry is essential to staying compliant, avoiding conflicts of interest and keeping people safe.

Asbestos compliance depends on clear separation of roles. Consultants advise and protect the client, surveyors diagnose, contractors execute and analysts verify. This guide explains why independence between them is essential to safety, compliance and credibility, and how the right appointments safeguard your people, property and reputation.