Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in BN2
We cover every part of the BN2 postcode district, which takes in Carlton Hill, Hanover and Kemptown. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in BN2
Areas within BN2
- Carlton Hill
- Hanover
- Kemptown
- Whitehawk
- Moulsecoomb
- Bevendean
- Saltdean
- East Saltdean
- Roedean
- Rottingdean
- Ovingdean
- Brighton
- Telscombe
- West Hill
- Hollingdean
Services in BN2
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos testing in BN2: what to expect
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in BN2 you’re not sure about, testing a sample settles the question. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. We often deal with black adhesive, textured ceilings and flue pipes, and typical jobs are garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
What it costs in BN2
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in BN2
- Accredited laboratory results
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Around Carlton Hill, we work at homes and buildings near Queen's Park, Devonshire Arms and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. Other local landmarks include Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (under half a mile north), Carlton Hill Primary School (within half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
Asbestos testing across BN2
Testing across BN2 covers Brighton, Carlton Hill and Telscombe and 3 villages and hamlets. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common. Around 15 places in BN2 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Carlton Hill: If you are a letting agent with homes near Brighton station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For older homes anywhere in Carlton Hill, from near Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What we deal with in BN2
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
In older properties, we often see:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Results builders ask for before work
- Something broken during building work
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
After we have finished in BN2
If no asbestos is found, work can normally go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Questions from BN2
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We’ll recommend a number once we know more.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site