The directors of the company, Barry Graham, John Boughey and Neil Murray, set up West Coast Surveys Limited in October 2003 alongside their Asbestos Removal/Thermal Insulation business, “West Coast Thermal Limited” which was established in May 2000. Barry and Neil are experienced, qualified Asbestos Surveyors as is Stuart Barnett, Asbestos Contracts Manager.
The company is operated from our registered office based on the Derwent Howe Industrial Estate in Workington, Cumbria and all staff are locally based. West Coast Thermal Ltd is Cumbria’s only Thermal Insulation specialist AND licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor and has recently been awarded a new three year full asbestos license from the HSE / ALG.
Due to the nature of our business, health and safety, in everything we do is our number one priority. Tony Croasdale is our Health and Safety Manager who has a wealth of experience throughout the nuclear, construction and social housing sectors.
Tony has recently qualified as an Asbestos Surveyor through the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BIOH).
Our Asbestos Surveyors hold a P402 Certificate in Building Surveys & Bulk Sampling issued by the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists (BIOH). To ensure complete objectivity, all suspected asbestos samples are analysed by an independent UKAS accredited Laboratory.
We provide a complete and professional asbestos consultancy service to all types of businesses and organizations.
We continue to develop our portfolio and are proud to work for the following major clients within Cumbria:
- The Health & Safety arm of Cumbria County Council PTSU (Property & Transport Services Unit) – Over the last 3 years, we have undertaken hundreds of Asbestos Surveys to Cumbrian schools, fire stations, libraries, corporate buildings and other local government buildings.
- Local Housing Associations conducting surveys of domestic properties prior to refurbishment works.
- Local Health authorities and community hospitals.
- Local Borough Councils
- The National Trust
- Lake District hotels
- Independent schools and colleges
- Builders
- Shops and supermarkets
- Compounds on a Licensed Nuclear Site