Here at Pennys Group we primarily deal with the South West of England. This being said we can also provide our services at a national level if they are required. 

Pennys Group has worked with a range of clients including Bristol City Council, Bam and Wessex Water. Our client base is far and wide-ranging from domestic customers to the nations largest construction companies. 

All our staff are trained to deal with all non-licensed asbestos from outside the home or in derelict zones such as abandoned buildings. If necessary, we will employ and manage 3rd party licensed contractors to remove any notifiable licensed asbestos alongside our works. Licensed asbestos removal is different to non-licensed.

We are able to:

• Clean up small quantities of loose/fine debris containing ACM (Asbestos Containing Materials) dust
• Carefully remove and dispose of non-licensed ACM products

Examples of Non-Licensed Asbestos

• Asbestos cement products (eg on roof sheeting, tiles and rainwater goods)
• Asbestos in ropes, yarns and woven cloth
• Asbestos gaskets or asbestos rope cords (including removal as part of repair and upkeep of equipment) if this can be done without substantial breakage
• Asbestos-containing thermoplastic and vinyl floor tiles, bitumen roof felt, shingles, damp-proofing coatings, and mastics
• Asbestos-containing felt and paper
• Plastic paint coatings, PVC floors, panels and sealing compounds
• Asbestos-containing conveyor belts/drive belts, bonded rubber, electric cables
• Resin-based ACMs such as friction products (eg brake linings)
• Painting/repainting AIB that is in good condition

Further information can be found on the HSE website.

Depending on what type of asbestos your project contains we carry out surveys that can determine what type of asbestos you have so that the appropriate measures and actions can be applied. 

There are two types of asbestos works.

Non-Licensed Asbestos

Non-licensed asbestos removal is work where there’s low exposure to asbestos.

At Pennys Group we undertake all non-licensed asbestos works for you and can dispose of non-licensed ACMs safely.

Examples of Non-Licensed Asbestos

• Asbestos cement products (e.g. on roof sheeting, tiles and rainwater goods)
• Asbestos in ropes, yarns and woven cloth
• Asbestos gaskets or asbestos rope cords (including removal as part of repair and upkeep of equipment) if this can be done without substantial breakage
• Asbestos-containing thermoplastic and vinyl floor tiles, bitumen roof felt, shingles, damp-proofing coatings, and mastics
• Asbestos-containing felt and paper
• Plastic paint coatings, PVC floors, panels and sealing compounds
• Asbestos-containing conveyor belts/drive belts, bonded rubber, electric cables
• Resin-based ACMs such as friction products (eg brake linings)
• Painting/repainting AIB that is in good condition

Licensed Asbestos

Most higher-risk work with asbestos must only be done by a licensed contractor. If we discover that there’s licensed asbestos on our sites we will employ a 3rd party licensed contractor to undertake the licensed works.

Examples of Licensed Asbestos and Work

• Removing sprayed coatings (limpet asbestos)
• Removal or other work which may disturb pipe lagging
• Any work involving loose fill insulation
• Work on asbestos millboard
• Cleaning up significant quantities of loose/fine debris containing ACM dust (where the work is not sporadic and of low intensity, the control limit will be exceeded or it is not short duration work)
• Work on AIB, where the risk assessment indicates that it will not be of short duration
• Where worker exposure to asbestos is not sporadic and of low intensity; or where the risk assessment cannot clearly demonstrate that the control limit will not be exceeded i.e. 0.1 asbestos fibres per cubic centimetre of air (0.1 f/cm3) (averaged over a four hour period); or
• On asbestos coating; or on asbestos insulation or asbestos insulating board where the risk assessment demonstrates that the work is not short duration work, eg when work with these materials will take no more than two hours in any seven day period, and no one person works for more than one hour in that two hour period.

Demolition debris should always be taken care of by a licenced professional, especially when containing asbestos and other harmful material. Here at Pennys Group, we also offer waste management services ensuring that all of the debris from your recent demolition project can be taken care of correctly. Our recycling centre is also an option for those with recyclable materials. 

Demolition is often required when a building has become derelict and the landowner is looking to undertake a new construction project. If a building has asbestos present it may also be demolished and rebuilt in the future. 

We can accept the following waste:

• Green Waste
• Tree Roots
• Wood (A Grade to C Grade)
• Metal
• Soils and Stone
• Rubble (Type 1 and Hardcore)
• General Mixed Waste

We can accept the following hazardous waste after being booked in such as:

• Empty Paint Cans
• Empty Spray Cans
• Florescent Light Tubes
• White Goods such as TVs, Microwaves, Fridges
• Tyres
• Chemicals, such as brake fluid or print toner
• Batteries
• Solvents
• Pesticides
• Oils (except edible ones), such as car oil

Waste that must be queried and booked in before arrival:

• Asbestos
• Needles and Sharps
• Hazardous waste containers

We can provide all the hazardous waste notes for your records.

Muck away is another waste management service offered by the team here at Pennys Group. This involves the removal of waste produced by earthworks. Common muck away material includes soil and stone. 

Waste management is an essential part of all construction and demolition work. By keeping the site clean you can get on with the job at hand without having to deal with the constraints of an evergrowing waste problem. Waste management can also help to prevent accidents from occurring on-site which may lead to unnecessary delays. 

Pennys Group offers an extensive range of construction services, our services include: 

• Earthworks
• Civil Engineering & Groundworks
• Equestrian Gallops & Arenas (All Weather Surfaces)
• General Construction
• Temporary Works

The timescale of our construction work will be dependent on the service required. Often when we are quoting the work we can give a rough timescale of how long the project is going to take. 

Here at Pennys Group, we offer an extensive range of plant available to hire. Some of the most popular plant we hire out include: 

• Diggers
• Mini Diggers
• Tippers
• Dumpers
• Bulldozers
• Crushers
• Screeners

Our plant hire prices depend on the piece of equipment you are hiring and the length of time you need this item for. Our prices are always extremely competitive, simply get in contact with our team today to get a quote for your plant hire needs.  

Here at Pennys Group, we are one of the most trusted topsoil suppliers here in the South West. We often deal with bulk quantities supplying companies with all the topsoil needed for their project. 

Topsoil can be used in a wide range of locations including gardens and construction sites. Our topsoil products are highly versatile and are suited to a wide range of domestic and commercial needs.