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Asbestos removal and surveys in DA18
Planning work on an older property in DA18? We cover Belvedere, Thamesmead and Crossness and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in DA18?
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Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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About asbestos removal in DA18
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. We often deal with cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings, and people generally contact us about cement flues and gutters and garage roof sheets.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Pricing in DA18
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in DA18
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Belvedere
Our work in Belvedere takes us near Trinity Church of England School, Parish Church of All Saints and Trinity School. Also close by are Lesnes Abbey Woods (1.1 miles west), Priory Club pub (under half a mile west) and Lessness Heath Primary School (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to Belvedere is Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Crossness Nature Reserve.
DA18: removal jobs of every size
From Belvedere, Thamesmead and Crossness to small villages, DA18 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access.
Belvedere: For rentals close to Belvedere station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older buildings across Belvedere, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. In winter, the light goes in Belvedere by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
For managing agents and freeholders in DA18, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Doing it yourself?
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.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we deal with in DA18
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
These are some of the things we deal with in DA18:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos found during building work
DA18: your questions answered
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site