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Asbestos removal and surveys in BR3
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across BR3, covering Beckenham, Elmers End and Eden Park. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos removal in BR3
Where we work in BR3
Asbestos services in BR3
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
About artex removal in BR3
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include loft conversions and landlord refurbishments, including textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
What you’ll pay
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What’s near Beckenham
Jobs here are often close to Beckenham Place Park, The George Inn and Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green. Also close by are Harris Academy Beckenham (0.6 miles south) and Christ Church (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of Beckenham: Beckenham Junction station. A little further out are Prefab Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Summer Hill and Dacres Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2 miles east)
Where we remove Artex in BR3
In BR3, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in towns and villages alike.
Beckenham: If you are refurbishing flats near Beckenham Junction station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Beckenham may have coatings added during past renovations.
Where asbestos turns up
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before tiling
For businesses and landlords in BR3
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets away
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Questions from BR3
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note