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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN14
We work across all of the BN14 postcode district, including Broadwater, Findon Valley and Offington. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in BN14
Where we work in BN14
Our services across BN14
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Our asbestos testing in BN14
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in BN14, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with. Typical jobs include results builders ask for before work and boiler cupboard panels, including black adhesive, flue pipes and soffit boards.
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
What you’ll pay
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Broadwater
Around Broadwater, we work at homes and buildings near Bohunt School Worthing, The Thomas a Becket pub and Beach House Park. Nearby too are Thomas A Becket First School (1 mile west), Broadwater CofE Primary School (under half a mile west) and St. Mary's Church (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Worthing station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you will also find Museum of Sussex Folklore (0.9 miles west) and Old Castle (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
Testing materials in BN14
In BN14, a quick test before a small job is common, from Worthing, Broadwater and Salvington to its villages. 9 of the places we cover in BN14 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Broadwater: Parents and staff at schools such as Broadwater CofE Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For an older property in Broadwater, whether near St. Mary's Church or not, test any suspect materials before renovation.
After we have finished in BN14
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Do not touch it before we arrive
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Your questions about asbestos testing in BN14
Can you test Artex in BN14?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one for each different material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site