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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC1A
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across EC1A, covering City of London. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in EC1A
Places in EC1A
Our services across EC1A
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos survey in EC1A: what to expect
Plenty of older buildings, in EC1A as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. We often deal with pipe lagging, soffits and garage roofs, and typical jobs are rented homes due for maintenance and demolition projects.
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
What it costs in EC1A
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
- Across London and the South East
- Clear next steps
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Landmarks near City of London
Around City of London, we work at homes and buildings near Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives, among other places. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (within half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of City of London: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around City of London includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local churches include St Olave Old Jewry (under half a mile east)
Common reasons for surveys in EC1A
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there is no single place to look.
Typical jobs in EC1A include:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The building’s size and layout
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed.
Before booking anyone
- The scope, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Questions from EC1A
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you cover EC1A?
Yes, we do: EC1A is within the area we cover in City of London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note