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Asbestos removal and surveys in BR1

Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across BR1, covering Plaistow, Downham and Bickley. For houses, rented property and workplaces.

Asbestos removal across BR1

Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in BR1 falls into that category. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and old flues, involving water tanks, cement roof sheets and cement soffits.

We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.

  1. Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
  2. We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
  3. A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
  4. We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
  5. Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows

What you’ll pay

Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.

What you get

  • Clear advice on your options
  • Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
  • Covering London and the South East
  • Houses, flats and business premises

Get a quote

For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Landmarks near Plaistow

Our work in Plaistow takes us near Downham Fields, Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy and Holy Trinity College Bromley and the streets around them. You will also find Burnt Ash Primary School (less than half a mile north-east), St Mary’s Church (under half a mile south-east) and The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south). The nearest railway station is Sundridge Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Plaistow include Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.

  • Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles south)

Where we work in BR1

Across BR1, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.

Plaistow: Older buildings in Plaistow, near St Mary’s Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like Burnt Ash Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. We plan outdoor jobs in Plaistow to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.

Materials, one by one

Textured coatings

We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.

Asbestos cement

Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.

Responsibilities for owners

Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.

How we price asbestos removal

Prices vary with:

  • How many samples are needed
  • Location, parking and any London charges
  • Access to the area
  • Waste quantity and disposal

What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.

Helping us quote

Photos often save us a visit:

  • Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
  • The parking area
  • A closer photo of the material, without touching it
  • An overall view

Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.

Can I do it myself?

A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.

Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.

Choosing the right option

What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages.

What your quote should include

  • VAT, clearly stated
  • Which laboratory analyses samples
  • Whether the job needs notifying
  • The method and controls

BR1: your questions answered

Is damaged asbestos an emergency?

First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.

Can you help a business or landlord?

Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.

Should all asbestos be removed?

Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.

How do I know if my property contains asbestos?

If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.

  • Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
  • Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
  • Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
  • Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site

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