Innov8 UK Group | HSE Licensed Asbestos Contractor, Manchester

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North West based asbestos removal & environmental contractor, covering the whole of the UK.

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Innov8 UK Group is an HSE-licensed asbestos removal contractor based in the North West, providing licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal, asbestos surveys and testing, demolition and soft strip, hazardous waste disposal, contaminated land remediation and full reinstatement. From a single asbestos garage to complete industrial strip-outs, we deliver safe, compliant and fully certificated work for homeowners, landlords, main contractors and facilities managers.

Every project starts with straight answers: clear advice on whether removal is actually needed, and a written quotation, usually within 24 hours for straightforward enquiries. Our trained, medically-screened operatives work to full HSE licence conditions, sealed enclosures, negative pressure and independent air monitoring, and every job ends with the documentation for the work carried out — clearance certificate where licensed work was done, and waste consignment notes.

With over 50 years of combined experience, we've seen every asbestos material in every setting: Artex ceilings and asbestos garages in family homes, insulation board in schools and offices, sprayed coatings and lagged pipework in mills and factories, and asbestos-contaminated ground on development sites. From a small domestic job to a phased commercial project, we take time to understand what you need.

We will review the information you have, explain the options and identify any further survey or sampling information needed before pricing the work. Landlords rely on us for duty-to-manage compliance under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, main contractors trust our paperwork to keep programmes moving, and homeowners appreciate a tidy site, a polite team and a price that doesn't change.

North West based, covering Manchester, Stockport, Cheshire, Liverpool, Leeds and beyond daily, with licensed teams travelling the whole of the UK for domestic, commercial and industrial contracts. Wherever you are, it starts the same way: send us a photo or a postcode, and we'll advise you on what you're dealing with. And our home city gets our fastest response — asbestos removal Manchester crews work from our Manchester base in M40.

REGISTERED CREDENTIALS

HSE licence to undertake work with asbestos — Innov8 UK Group Limited, licence number 242606081

3-year — the HSE maximum

HSE asbestos licence

242606081

Licence to undertake work with asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — valid to 12 December 2028.

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EA waste carrier licence

CBDU525609

Hazardous and non-hazardous — to 6 Mar 2027

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ASESA membership

No. 6081

Asbestos & Environmental Safety Association

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SCHEME MEMBERSHIPS

Vetted contractor schemes

Independently verified

People and cover schemes

Membership of the industry’s leading contractor schemes — independently vetted and audited for health and safety, competence, insurance and fair employment, and re-assessed every year.

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WHAT WE OFFER

Complete asbestos & environmental services under one roof

Innov8 UK Group delivers HSE-licensed asbestos removal — including commercial asbestos removal for businesses and landlords — alongside the full spectrum of asbestos services: asbestos surveys and sampling with UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis, asbestos management plans and registers, repair and encapsulation where removal isn't needed, and air testing, monitoring and four-stage clearances.

Beyond asbestos, our teams handle contaminated land remediation, lead paint management, mould remediation, mercury decontamination, soft strip and structural demolition, industrial cleaning including pigeon guano removal, and hazardous and general waste management as a licensed waste carrier.

One accountable contractor from the first phone call to the final certificate, for homeowners, landlords, housing associations, schools, main contractors, industry and the public sector, across the North West and the whole of the UK.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety before schedule

Licence conditions followed to the letter, enclosures, negative pressure, air monitoring, whatever the deadline.

Straight answers, written quotations

If it doesn't need removing, we say so. When it does, straightforward enquiries can usually be quoted within 24 hours; more technical works may need a site visit first.

Compliance you can file

CAR 2012 duty-to-manage support, consignment notes, clearance certificates, paperwork that satisfies HSE, lenders and buyers.

Finished means finished

Site left tidy, waste disposed at licensed facilities, and reinstatement co-ordinated by the same team that removed the hazard.

EVERYTHING DOCUMENTED

Paperwork you can rely on

From the first written quote to the final clearance certificate, every stage of your project is documented, shared with you, and kept on site.

Free written quotes

In-depth written quotes with the full scope of works, transparent pricing, payment options and every project inclusion set out in plain English.

RAMS for every job

Detailed risk assessments & method statements for every procedure, written for your project, sent to you and always available on site.

Updates throughout

Direct contact for the whole project, with regular progress updates from the team on site so you always know where things are.

Full completion pack

Innov8 sign-off, supervisor & project-manager notes, Environment Agency waste consignment notes and the independent analyst’s four-stage clearance Certificate for Reoccupation for the defined work area.

REVIEWS

Rated 5.0 by our customers

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REVIEW SUMMARY

Based on 26 reviews

Innov8 Group provides exceptional asbestos services marked by responsive communication and professionalism. Customers praise their swift scheduling and affordable pricing.

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James Hough

1 year ago

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Called Innov8, spoke to Lee on the phone, next day removal of my floor tiles, now I'm asbestos free. Couldn't recommend a better firm.

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Paul Smith

8 months ago

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I had an asbestos ceiling removed from my kitchen, and the team at Innov8 Group were absolutely amazing from start to finish.

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Daniel Evans

1 year ago

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The team were fantastic help when we were buying a house with suspected asbestos. They reviewed the property before purchase.

NATIONWIDE

WHERE WE WORK

North West based,
covering the whole UK

Innov8 UK Group provides asbestos removal across the North West with site inspections normally arranged within 48 hours throughout Greater Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Wigan, and surveys within 48 hours across Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside.

Daily licensed teams cover Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham, with crews travelling to Scotland, Wales, London and the South East for commercial and industrial contracts. Wherever the job is, it comes with the same fixed 24-hour quote, licensed disposal and independent clearance certification.

Every area we serve has its own dedicated page with local building types, common asbestos materials and response times, find yours on the locations page.

Manchester Liverpool Leeds Sheffield Birmingham Stockport London Glasgow Cardiff All locations →

Live coverage

Our busiest towns & cities, nationwide coverage on request

NATIONWIDE COVERAGE · TEAMS OUT TODAY

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Manchester HQ

Major hub

Covered town

Daily routes

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PHOTO ADVICE · NO OBLIGATION

Think you've found asbestos?

WE NORMALLY RESPOND WITHIN 24 HOURS

Snap it

Photograph the material from a safe distance.

Send it

WhatsApp or email the photo to our team.

We advise

We explain whether sampling or a survey is appropriate. A photograph cannot confirm whether asbestos is present.

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WhatsApp a photo Email a photo

Or call 0333 335 6375 — we'll take a look and tell you straight.

LIVE SCAN

INNOV8 PHOTO ID

Can you tell me what this is on the garage?

Need to replace the ceiling in the office, what’s this?

We have a leak in the basement but worried about these pipes.

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Could be asbestos cement — best confirmed with a sample. We can arrange one for you.

Looks like it may be AIB — a sample or survey would confirm. We can arrange one for you.

Possibly pipe lagging — don’t disturb it. A sample would confirm; we can arrange one for you.

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ASBESTOS QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Your Most FAQ's

If your home or premises was built before the year 2000, asbestos-containing materials could be present. Don't drill, sand, break or disturb the material. Get answers below, or send us a photo for initial advice.

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Is asbestos dangerous if left alone?

Asbestos in good condition and left undisturbed is generally low risk. It becomes dangerous when damaged or disturbed, releasing fibres into the air. A management survey will tell you whether removal or safe management in place is the right answer.

How much does asbestos removal cost?

It depends on the material, its condition and access. That's why we provide a written quotation, usually within 24 hours for straightforward enquiries: the price covers removal, licensed disposal, consignment notes and certification, and it doesn't move.

Do I need a licensed contractor?

Higher-risk materials like insulation board, pipe lagging and sprayed coatings legally require an HSE-licensed contractor. Lower-risk materials such as cement sheets can be handled as non-licensed work, but still need trained operatives and compliant disposal. We do both.

What happens to the waste?

All asbestos waste is double-bagged or wrapped, transported by our licensed waste carriers and disposed of at a licensed facility, with full consignment notes so you have a complete audit trail.

How quickly can you start?

Site inspections can normally be arranged within 48 hours. Emergency make-safe work is available round the clock, and most domestic removals are completed within a week of the quote being accepted.

What is an asbestos survey and which type do I need?

An asbestos management survey checks a building in normal use and is the legal starting point for landlords and business premises. A refurbishment and demolition survey is more intrusive and is required before any building work on a pre-2000 property. Both include sampling, laboratory analysis and a full asbestos register.

How do I get asbestos testing near me?

Send us a photo first, it's often enough to say whether testing is worthwhile. If it is, we take a sample safely and have it analysed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory, with results back in days. We test Artex and textured coatings, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, cement sheets, insulation board and more, across the North West and nationwide.

How much does asbestos garage removal cost?

A single asbestos cement garage is one of the most common jobs we do. Costs depend on size, access and whether you want a replacement roof fitted, published guide prices are industry averages, and ours are quoted in writing. One quotation can cover removal, licensed disposal with consignment notes, and a brand-new insulated roof, so you only deal with one contractor.

Is Artex asbestos? Can I remove it myself?

Textured coatings like Artex applied before the mid-1980s often contain chrysotile asbestos. Sanding or scraping it releases fibres, so don't DIY it. We test first, then either remove the coating safely or encapsulate and re-skim, leaving the ceiling decorator-ready.

I'm selling or buying a house, does asbestos matter?

Surveyors regularly flag suspected asbestos in pre-2000 homes, and unresolved findings can hold up a sale or mortgage. A quick test and, where needed, certificated removal gives buyers, sellers and lenders the paperwork to move forward with confidence.

What are a landlord's legal duties on asbestos?

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone responsible for non-domestic premises (and common areas of rented housing) has a legal duty to manage asbestos: identify it, assess it, keep a register and manage the risk. We handle the whole cycle, from survey and register to removal and re-inspection.

What is a four-stage clearance certificate?

After licensed removal, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst inspects the enclosure, runs air testing and issues a certificate of reoccupation. It's your proof the area is safe, and we don't consider a job finished without it.

HSE-licensed asbestos removal and environmental contractor. Surveys, removal, demolition, remediation and hazardous waste — One contractor coordinating the work from survey through to completion. Based in Manchester, with locations in Carlisle and London, working across the UK.