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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC1R
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across EC1R, from Farringdon, Smithfield and Holborn. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos help in EC1R
Areas within EC1R
What we do in EC1R
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Our asbestos removal in EC1R
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical materials include flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits, and typical jobs are outbuildings with cement roofs and broken sheets in gardens.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
What it costs in EC1R
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in EC1R
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Around Farringdon
Around Farringdon, we work at homes and buildings near St John Clerkenwell, Charterhouse Square School and Barbican Conservatory and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (less than half a mile north), The Castle Public House (less than half a mile south-west), St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east) and Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Farringdon: Farringdon station. Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
EC1R: removal jobs of every size
Common removal jobs in EC1R include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Farringdon: In older properties in Farringdon, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you are on or near the A1 and A4, tell us about parking and loading. We plan outdoor jobs in Farringdon to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
EC1R: your questions answered
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you test before removing asbestos in EC1R?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site