What is UXO?
Discover how we can de-risk your project
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Land UXO Services
Explore our UXO risk mitigation services
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Marine UXO Services
Offshore UXO Survey and Consultancy
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International Operations
Mine action and overseas EOD expertise
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What is UXO?
Discover how we can de-risk your project -
Land UXO Services
Explore our UXO risk mitigation services -
Marine UXO Services
Offshore UXO Survey and Consultancy -
International Operations
Mine action and overseas EOD expertise
1st Line Defence®
UXO Risk – Assessed, Mitigated & Managed.
1st Line Defence is the sectors leading Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation company, offering services across the UK and Internationally for land and marine projects. We provide bespoke solutions to the risk posed from explosive ordnance and munitions buried in the ground and underwater – serving Commercial, Governmental and Humanitarian organisations.
Whether you are planning a project in advance or need a rapid response, we have the capacity and capabilities to safely mitigate UXO risk – on time and in budget.
What is UXO?
Read about the different types of UXO, why they still pose a threat to construction sites and how we can mitigate risk on your project.
Contact Us
Have an enquiry about your project or need immediate UXO support, we're always happy to offer our help and professional advice.
Meet the Team
Put a face to a name and meet the team at 1st Line Defence, we're a friendly bunch of professionals all striving for the same goal.
Accreditations
Your health and safety is our top priority, read about the accreditations we have been awarded across a range of organisations and bodies.
UXO Services
We offer a wide range of professional services and technology to assess, survey, mitigate, support and manage the risk of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
What is CIRIA C681?
Construction industry guidance about Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) risk – a complete guide to the risk management process.
Free Downloads
Discover our resources and free downloads to help you get a better understanding about UXO risk on your project.
Latest UXO discoveries reported in the Press
Why choose 1st Line Defence
Book your UXO Services from a trusted partner
UXO Risk Assessments
Desktop-based risk assessment and historical studies of project site locations to determine whether further investigation is required.
UXO Surveys
Survey your project site location to detect for items of UXO/UXB, suitable for both shallow and deep intrusive ground works – on Land or Marine projects.
UXO Support
Investigate and remove risk during groundworks with a UXO Specialist available 24/7 to support your project and your staff.
UXO Disposal
Discover about the different types of UXO Disposal services we provide and how we mitigate risk on your project.
International UXO Services
We can rapidly deploy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Engineers for International UXO Clearance and Disposal projects.
Marine UXO Services
Mitigate the risk of UXO on your marine or offshore project with our industry-leading detection and disposal services.
Explore our Case Studies
Case Study – Nottinghamshire
>>> UXO Disposal, UXO Risk Assessment, UXO Survey & UXO Support
Case Study – Full Sutton, Yorkshire
>>> UXO Disposal, UXO Risk Assessment, UXO Survey & UXO Support
Latest Company News & Updates
Looking for a UXO Specialist?
If you need advice about UXO contact us for more information, our experienced professionals are here to help.
Call: +44 (0) 1992 245020 or Email: info@1stlinedefence.co.uk
