Dorton Asbestos Removal Services Ltd (DAS) is a complimentary and key component of the demolition and dismantling arm. Operating within its own management chain, the Group's asbestos removal activities have grown to become one of the South Coast's leading contaminated materials handler.

Dorton Asbestos Removal Services Ltd was inaugurated in 2001 and granted a one year licence to carry out asbestos removal and encapsulation work. Since then the company has successfully renewed a three year licence on three occasions (Licence Number: 4010804549).

The Dorton Group is licensed by the Environment Agency (Licence Number: SSU/878316) to carry hazardous waste disposal within its own dedicated asbestos waste skips, which are sealed and lockable containers. The contents of which are disposed of at various licensed hazardous waste facilities throughout the UK.

The Dorton Group's insurance, which specifically states 'works with asbestos', includes coverage to the following: Employer's liability £10 million; Public liability £10 million; Products liability £10 million.

DAS are corporate members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) and the Asbestos Contractors Abatement Division ACAD. DAS sites and systems are audited by ARCA on an annual basis to give an independent assurance to the enforcing authorities and clients that the hazardous waste removal and asbestos abatement activities carried out by the company meet the most stringent conditions.

DAS will undertake asbestos surveys, feasibility studies, cost analysis, consultancy and asbestos awareness training for clients and all interested parties.