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Asbestos removal and surveys in E17
We cover every part of the E17 postcode district, including Walthamstow, Bakers Arms and Walthamstow Village. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in E17
Areas within E17
- Walthamstow
- Bakers Arms
- Walthamstow Village
- Higham Hill
- Upper Walthamstow
- Warner Estate
- Leyton
- Hale End
- Highams Park
- Tottenham Hale
- Leyton Grange
- Snaresbrook
- South Chingford
Our services across E17
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About asbestos testing in E17
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in E17 and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. We often deal with floor tiles, panels behind heaters and flue pipes, and typical jobs are results builders ask for before work and something broken during building work.
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Cost
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Around Walthamstow
We cover homes and workplaces around Walthamstow School for Girls, Greenleaf Primary School and Church of St Michael and All Angels and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Mirth pub (within half a mile east), Aveling Park School (0.7 miles north) and Lloyd Park (within half a mile north). There is a railway station close to the centre of Walthamstow: Walthamstow Central station. Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.5 miles north-east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Walthamstow include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
Where we test in E17
In E17, a quick test before a small job is common, from Walthamstow, Leyton and Bakers Arms to its villages.
Walthamstow: For an older property in Walthamstow, whether near Church of St Michael and All Angels or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. For properties on main roads such as the A104 and A112, let us know where we can park.
For businesses and landlords in E17
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in E17 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in E17 were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Common reasons for tests in E17
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Common questions in E17
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site