1st Line Defence are the UK's foremost providers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) risk mitigation services, addressing and providing solutions to the risk posed across the UK from unexploded bombs and munitions related to current and former military land use and aerial bombing.Our services range from early-stage desktop risk assessments through to UXO support to construction projects, site investigation and offshore works. We provide intrusive and non-intrusive UXO surveys, UXO specialist on-site support, safety training/awareness briefings, search and clear, and quality assurance and consultancy services. We are dedicated to advancing and improving our capabilities by investing in new equipment and new technologies and systems, providing our clients with the most cost effective solutions to their UXO threat.Professional and highly competent UXO specialists are integral to the success of our company and the UXO services we provide. Supported by a large and dedicated team at our offices in Hertfordshire, our engineers have provided their expertise to safely mitigate UXO risk at over 2,500 projects across the UK. We are very proud and pleased that our friendly, open and ethical approach helps us to ensure that the majority of our work continues to come from repeat business and recommendations. Whatever your knowledge of UXO risk, and whatever the size or scope of your project, 1st Line Defence can be entrusted to offer expert help and guidance, working closely with you to ensure that any potential UXO risk is correctly and thoroughly assessed and providing the expertise and support to ensure that the risk is mitigated.

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