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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC4Y
We work across all of the EC4Y postcode district, which takes in Bankside. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos help in EC4Y
Areas within EC4Y
What we do in EC4Y
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
About asbestos removal in EC4Y
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. We often deal with cement soffits, flue pipes and textured coatings, and typical jobs are garage roofs and whole garages and broken sheets in gardens.
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Prices in EC4Y
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Around Bankside
Around Bankside, we work at homes and buildings near St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School, Barts Health Archives and St Mary-at-Hill, among other places. Other local landmarks include Founders Arms (within half a mile west), St Mary Mounthaw (under half a mile north-east), The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east) and London Nautical School (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Bankside: London Blackfriars station. Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (less than half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Bernie Spain Gardens (within half a mile west)
Removing asbestos in EC4Y
From Bankside to small villages, EC4Y has every kind of removal job. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.
Bankside: If you’re on or near the A201 and A300, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. In older properties in Bankside, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Late-December sunset in Bankside is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in EC4Y were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Why people call us in EC4Y
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
- Artex before plastering
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
EC4Y questions
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
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.
Do you test before removing asbestos in EC4Y?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site