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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN50
Asbestos removal and surveys across BN50, covering Carlton Hill, Hanover and Brunswick. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in BN50
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Our artex removal in BN50
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and ceilings coming down.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
What you’ll pay
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Locally, our jobs take us close to Queen's Park, Devonshire Arms and Academy of Creative Training, among other places. Other local landmarks include Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity (within half a mile north), Carlton Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west). The nearest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Carlton Hill includes Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
BN50: textured coatings in homes
From Carlton Hill, Hanover and Brunswick to small villages, homes across BN50 have textured ceilings. We test first, wherever the property is. Around 4 places in BN50 are close to the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Carlton Hill: In older homes in Carlton Hill, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Carlton Hill Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
Why people call us in BN50
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in BN50 include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Which option is right?
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Common questions in BN50
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site