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Asbestos removal and surveys in E16
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across E16, covering Canning Town, Leamouth and Custom House. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in E16
Where we work in E16
- Canning Town
- Leamouth
- Custom House
- Limmo Peninsula
- Royal Docks
- Silvertown
- West Silvertown
- Plaistow
- Plumstead
- Woolwich
- Greengate
- Blackwall
- Cyprus
- New Charlton
- Beckton
- North Woolwich
Services in E16
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Our asbestos survey in E16
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In E16, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about demolition projects and the communal parts of blocks of flats, involving textured ceilings, pipe lagging and garage roofs.
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Cost
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Every main survey type
- Across London and the South East
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Practical recommendations
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Around Canning Town
In Canning Town, that can mean a property near Keir Hardie Park, The Tidal Basin Tavern and Rosetta Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Cedd's Church (under half a mile north), Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of Canning Town: Custom House station. A little further out are West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Asbestos surveys across E16
E16 covers everything from Plaistow, Plumstead and Canning Town to 4 small villages and hamlets, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Canning Town: If you are a landlord near Custom House station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Non-domestic buildings, Rosetta Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Looking after things afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What affects the price in E16
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Which option is right?
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
- The number of samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Greater London can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Your questions about an asbestos survey in E16
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site