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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN20
Found something that might be asbestos in BN20? We cover Lower Willingdon, Meads and Holywell and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in BN20
Where we work in BN20
- Lower Willingdon
- Meads
- Holywell
- Ratton Village
- Friston
- East Dean
- Birling Gap
- Eastbourne
- Old Town
- Upperton
- Willingdon
What we do in BN20
- Asbestos removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Elsewhere in East Sussex
Towns and villages in East Sussex
Areas we cover
Asbestos testing across BN20
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical materials include garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and flue pipes, and typical jobs are textured ceilings before a renovation and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Cost
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Around Lower Willingdon
Jobs here are often close to St Wilfrid, Willingdon Community School and The Wheatsheaf Inn, among other places. The closest station to Lower Willingdon is Polegate station, about 0.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Burlough Castle (3.5 miles west) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
Testing materials in BN20
From Eastbourne, Old Town and Upperton to 3 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across BN20. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common. Around 11 places in BN20 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Lower Willingdon: Schools such as Willingdon Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For older homes anywhere in Lower Willingdon, from near St Wilfrid outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Why people call us in BN20
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
These are some of the things we deal with in BN20:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Which option is right?
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
For businesses and landlords in BN20
If you run a business from older premises in BN20, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Questions from BN20
Can you test Artex in BN20?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We will advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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