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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN42
Asbestos removal and surveys across BN42, from Southwick, Kingston by Sea and Shoreham-by-Sea. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos help in BN42
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Our asbestos testing in BN42
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. People often contact us about checks before maintenance in rented homes and tiles found under carpet, including soffit boards, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Cost
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Southwick
In Southwick, that can mean a property near Eastbrook Primary Academy, St Michael and All Angels Church and Benfield Hill. You’ll also find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south), Shoreham Academy (0.5 miles west) and Shoreham College (0.6 miles south-west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Southwick: Southwick station. A little further out are Southlands Hospital (1 mile west) and Churchill Square (4 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
BN42: testing for homes and workplaces
From Shoreham-by-Sea, Portslade and Southwick to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across BN42. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most. Around 5 places in BN42 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Southwick: If the property is on or near the A259 and A270, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you live in an older house in Southwick, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
After we have finished in BN42
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Let us know what you want to do next
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Why people call us in BN42
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Something broken during building work
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Your questions about asbestos testing in BN42
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note