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Asbestos removal and surveys in BN9
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across BN9, from Newhaven, Denton and Piddinghoe. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in BN9
Where we work in BN9
What we do in BN9
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Artex removal across BN9
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in BN9. Typical materials include textured walls, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people typically contact us about ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Cost
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in BN9
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Local landmarks in Newhaven
Locally, our jobs take us close to Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside. Also close by are Church of St Michael and All Angels (under half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Newhaven: Newhaven Town station. A little further out are Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newhaven include Itford Hill.
Where we remove Artex in BN9
Across BN9, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in towns and villages alike. Around 6 places in BN9 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Newhaven: If you’re refurbishing a rental near Newhaven Town station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Newhaven may have coatings added during past renovations.
What we deal with in BN9
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
What happens next
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
BN9 questions
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site