Assess • Mitigation • Detection • Clearance • Training • Consultancy
Learn moreAssess • Mitigation • Detection • Clearance • Training • Consultancy
Learn moreAssess • Mitigation • Detection • Clearance • Training • Consultancy
Learn moreAssess • Mitigation • Detection • Clearance • Training • Consultancy
Learn more1st Line Defence® is an 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 for a project in advance or need Emergency Response services, we have the capacity and capabilities to safely mitigate UXO risk – on time and in budget.
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.
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We offer a wide range of professional services and technology to assess, survey, mitigate, support and manage the risk of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO).
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Assess, survey and mitigate the risk of UXO on marine projects. We offer ROV Surveys, Diver Investigation, Dredging and Clearance services.
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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.
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Desktop-based risk assessment and historical studies of project site locations to determine whether further investigation is required.
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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.
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Investigate and remove risk during groundworks with a UXO Specialist available 24/7 to support your project, and your staff.
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Browse some of the more frequently asked questions about UXO and risk mitigation, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for contact us.
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We have a wealth of experience in the sector and since the business started operations in 2012, we’ve completed 5,000+ projects and have detected more than 8,000 items of UXO/UXB.
1st Line Defence have worked with 4,500+ clients and employ over 50 professionally trained explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists and operations personnel.
Last year we carried out 1,500+ UXO Risk Assessments, completed 13,000+ UXO Surveys and we provide UXO Support for 1,000+ investigations on average every month.
1st Line Defence are the UXO risk mitigation consultants chosen by many organisations due to being UK Home Office Authorised and Police Licensed to safely dispose of any explosive ordnance we find – and add invaluable expertise to every project.
See examples of our work and what our clients have to say about working with us on our Case Studies and Testimonials pages.
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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
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