Kent · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in BR8
We cover every part of the BR8 postcode district, which takes in Swanley, Hextable and Crockenhill. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in BR8
Towns and villages in BR8
Our services across BR8
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How asbestos testing works in BR8
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in BR8, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with, and what to do next. Typical materials include soffit boards, black adhesive and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are a material damaged during DIY and boiler cupboard panels.
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
What it costs in BR8
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Recommendations in plain English
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Swanley
Around Swanley, we work at homes and buildings near Orchards Academy, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School and St Mary the Virgin, among other places. The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Swanley: Swanley station. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Swanley include The Warren and Summer Hill.
Where we test in BR8
From Swanley, Hextable and Crockenhill to 5 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across BR8. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Swanley: On busy roads like the A20 and B258, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If you let property close to Swanley station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
After the job
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
- Make the area easy to reach
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Common reasons for tests in BR8
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may have it.
These come up again and again:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs before replacement
Choosing the right option
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs generally just need a test.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How many samples are included
- What the report or result will contain
BR8: your questions answered
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you work in BR8?
Yes, BR8 is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site