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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC1N
We work across all of the EC1N postcode district, which takes in Blackfriars and Temple Bar. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in EC1N
Areas within EC1N
Services in EC1N
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
About asbestos testing in EC1N
If something has been damaged during work in EC1N, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with, and what to do next. We often deal with floor tiles, flue pipes and black adhesive, and people generally contact us about porch canopies and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Cost
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Landmarks near Blackfriars
Locally, our jobs take us close to The Black Friar pub, Barts Health Archives and Mercers' School. You will also find St Ann Blackfriars (less than half a mile north-east), St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west), London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Blackfriars: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include St Brides Crypt Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local facilities include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile south-west) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Testing materials in EC1N
From Blackfriars and Temple Bar to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across EC1N. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Blackfriars: For rented homes around London Blackfriars station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Blackfriars, whether near St Ann Blackfriars or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
For businesses and landlords in EC1N
For managing agents and freeholders in EC1N, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If your business premises in EC1N were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Choosing the right option
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
EC1N questions
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site