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Asbestos removal and surveys in CR5
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across CR5, covering Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Netherne on-the-Hill. For homes, landlords and businesses.
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Where we work in CR5
What we do in CR5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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How asbestos removal works in CR5
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Typical materials include textured coatings, flue pipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before renovation and cement flues and gutters.
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
What you’ll pay
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Work done to the regulations
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
What’s near Coulsdon
Our work in Coulsdon takes us near Dollypers Hill, The Pembroke pub and St Andrew's Church. You will also find Smitham Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Coulsdon Sixth Form College (1 mile south-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Coulsdon: Coulsdon South station. A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3 miles north) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
Removing asbestos in CR5
From Coulsdon, Purley and Old Coulsdon to small villages, CR5 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access.
Coulsdon: Older buildings in Coulsdon, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Coulsdon South station often time removal for when a property is empty. We plan outdoor jobs in Coulsdon to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in CR5, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Which option is right?
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
FAQs for CR5
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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