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THE OTHER HAZARDS WE HANDLE

Lead, Mould & Mercury.

Asbestos isn’t the only hazard in older buildings. We test for and safely remove lead paint, toxic mould and mercury contamination — with the same controls, documentation and honest advice.

For the survey, testing and CLAW 2002 detail on lead specifically, see our dedicated page on lead paint removal and surveys.

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OVERVIEW

Hazardous materials beyond asbestos

Asbestos is not the only hazard hiding in older buildings. Innov8 UK Group tests for and safely removes lead paint, toxic black mould and mercury contamination in homes, schools, commercial and industrial premises across Manchester, the North West and the UK — with the same containment discipline, air monitoring and documentation we apply to licensed asbestos work.

Lead paint survives on windows, doors, radiators and structural steel in buildings painted before the early 1990s, and becomes dangerous the moment it is sanded, burned or blasted. We test it in place, then remove or stabilise it under controlled conditions with HEPA extraction and personal monitoring. For the full detail on sampling, laboratory analysis and CLAW 2002 duties, see our dedicated page on lead paint removal and surveys.

Black mould remediation deals with the cause, not just the stain: we trace the moisture source, contain and treat the affected fabric, and verify with post-works sampling — vital for landlords meeting Awaab’s Law obligations.

Mercury spills and contamination — broken gauges, dental premises, industrial legacies — are handled with specialist vapour monitoring and full decontamination, with all waste consigned as hazardous. Teams cover the UK from Manchester, Carlisle and London.

THE DETAIL

Mould & mercury, in depth

Mould: fix the cause, then the growth

Mould remediation that stops at wiping walls fails within months. Ours pairs removal — HEPA vacuuming, biocide treatment, removal of unsalvageable materials under containment — with the moisture diagnosis that caused it.

Post-remediation verification sampling proves spore levels are back to normal, the evidence landlords need under Awaab’s Law and housing standards.

Mercury: rare, unforgiving

Broken gauges, dental suites, old switchgear and industrial processes leave mercury beading into floor voids where it vapourises for years. Clean-up is specialist: vapour monitoring, amalgamation treatment, extraction of contaminated substrates, all consigned as hazardous waste.

If you can see mercury, ventilate and leave the room — then call. Vapour readings tell us what the eye cannot.

One decontamination discipline

All three hazards run on the same spine as our asbestos work: assess, contain, control exposure, remove, verify, certify. The same supervisors, the same RPE discipline, the same paperwork standards.

That is why housing providers and contractors hand us the mixed jobs — a refurb that turns up asbestos, lead paint and black mould gets one team and one programme, not three.

WHAT WE DO

Testing, removal & clearance

✓Lead paint testing & surveys

✓Safe lead paint removal & stabilisation

✓Black mould remediation & treatment

✓Moisture source investigation

✓Mercury spill response & decontamination

✓Air & surface sampling with clearance

✓Containment & controlled work areas

✓Full waste consignment & documentation

PRICE MY PROJECT

Got a mould, lead or mercury job you want us to look at?

Send us whatever you have — photos of the affected areas, survey or test reports, or just a description of the problem — and a specialist will come back with honest advice and a fixed written price. No site visit needed to get started.

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UPLOAD BY EMAILAttach photos & reports — info@innov8-group.co.uk WHATSAPP YOUR PHOTOS07368 254564 — quick photos work too

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

Your questions, answered

Can you handle lead, mould and mercury on the same job?

Yes. They are handled by one team under one set of paperwork, which is usually what a refurbishment needs — the same containment, monitoring and consignment discipline applies to each. Lead paint has its own dedicated page covering survey methods and CLAW 2002 duties.

Is black mould really dangerous?

It can be, especially for children, older people and anyone with asthma or a weakened immune system. Since Awaab’s Law, landlords are legally required to deal with damp and mould promptly. We treat the mould and identify the moisture source so it doesn’t return.

What should I do about a mercury spill?

Do not vacuum it — that spreads vapour, which is the real danger. Keep people out of the room, ventilate to outside air, and call us. We isolate the area, monitor vapour levels, decontaminate and consign the waste as hazardous.

Can you work in occupied homes?

Yes. Work areas are contained and separated from living space, we run out-of-hours slots where needed, and we leave rooms clean and verified. Most mould and lead paint jobs happen around the people living there.

Do you provide clearance testing?

Yes — air and surface sampling after the works, with written results, so you have evidence the property is safe for reoccupation or the next trade.

Where do you cover?

All of mainland UK from depots in Manchester, Carlisle and London — homes, rental portfolios, schools, healthcare and industrial sites.

HSE-licensed asbestos removal and environmental contractor. Surveys, removal, demolition, remediation and hazardous waste — one team, one responsibility. North West based, working UK-wide.