Kent · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in DA1
We cover every part of the DA1 postcode district, including Dartford, Temple Hill and Crayford. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos help in DA1
Places in DA1
- Dartford
- Temple Hill
- Crayford
- Bowmans
- Barnes Cray
- Bexley
- Bexley Riverside
- Barnehurst
- North End
- Slade Green
- Wilmington
What we do in DA1
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.
Artex removal across DA1
Planning a renovation in DA1 with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. We often deal with stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before plastering.
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
What it costs in DA1
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in DA1
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What’s near Dartford
Jobs here are often close to The Rose pub, Central Park and Stone Lodge School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east), Dartford Primary Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Church of the Holy Trinity (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Dartford: Dartford station. Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Textured ceilings across DA1
Across DA1, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in Dartford, Bexley and Temple Hill and smaller places alike.
Dartford: For a school such as Dartford Primary Academy, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Dartford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What we deal with in DA1
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in DA1:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in DA1, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Common questions in DA1
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site