Unexploded Ordnance
Specialist experience - from the ground up
Risk Assessment • Mitigation • Detection • Clearance • Consulting • Training
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Site investigation needed? No further action warranted?
See a preliminary assessment and analysis within 24 hours
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How many devices? Where and how deep?
Understand your site with a detailed geophysical survey
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UXO specialist support on-site.
Trust ex-military operatives to make groundworks safe
Learn more- Unexploded Ordnance
Specialist experience - from the ground up - Could UXO pose a risk?
Site investigation needed? No further action warranted? - What’s buried here?
How many devices? Where and how deep? - Who can manage clearance?
UXO specialist support on-site.
UXO – Assessed, Mitigated, Managed.
Welcome to 1st Line Defence. We are the UK’s market leaders in the provision of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation services. We assist clients by providing bespoke solutions to any potential risk posed across the UK and around the world from unexploded bombs and munitions related to current and former military land use and aerial bombing. In 2018 alone, 1st Line Defence dealt with more than 8,000 unexploded devices. Our team has provided UXO advice and services to some of the UK’s most iconic construction projects including the O2, Wembley Stadium and Thames Tideway. We know how to help.
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About Us
Who we are and what we do - discover our background. Explore FAQs, job opportunities and meet the team.
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Services
Risk Assessment, Mitigation, Detection, Clearance, Consulting, Emergency Response and more - Onshore, Offshore and Overseas.
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Experience
Over 45 ex-military operatives and 30 support staff. 2,400+ projects completed. Thousands of unexploded devices cleared.
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Why Choose Us
Five reasons contractors, developers, insurers, local authorities, government agencies and JVs choose us.
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Need some advice? Looking for a UXO expert?
Contact us if you need more information or have questions or queries. We are always happy to assist or advise where we can.
Call: 01992 245020 or Email: info@1stlinedefence.co.uk
