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Asbestos removal and surveys in E3
We work across all of the E3 postcode district, which takes in Mile End, Bromley and Old Ford. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in E3
Where we work in E3
- Mile End
- Bromley
- Old Ford
- Donnybrook Quarter
- Three Mills
- Mill Meads
- Bow
- Hackney Wick
- Fish Island
- Stratford
- Hackney
- Bethnal Green
- Bow Common
- Limehouse
Services in E3
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos testing in E3: what to expect
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. We often deal with textured ceilings, floor tiles and flue pipes, and typical jobs are porch canopies and corrugated roof sheets.
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
What it costs in E3
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in E3
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Written quotes that say what’s included
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Near you in Mile End
We cover homes and workplaces around Central Foundation Girls' School, Mile End Park and Malmesbury Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Beatrice Tate School (under half a mile south-east), Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-west) and Lord Tredegar Public House (under half a mile north). Mile End’s nearest station is Limehouse station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Westfield Stratford City (1.7 miles north-east) and Tower of London (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Mile End includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (0.7 miles west)
E3: testing for homes and workplaces
From Stratford, Hackney and Bethnal Green to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across E3. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Mile End: If your home is one of the older properties in Mile End, near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation. If the property is on or near the A1205, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Your options compared
Testing before work normally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether extra samples cost more
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Common questions in E3
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work in E3?
We do: our area includes E3 and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site