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Asbestos removal and surveys in EN1
Found something that might be asbestos in EN1? We work in Enfield, Bush Hill Park and Forty Hill and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in EN1
Places in EN1
- Enfield
- Bush Hill Park
- Forty Hill
- Edmonton
- Enfield Chase
- Gordon Hill
- Ponders End
- Enfield Highway
- Bush Hill
- Clay Hill
Asbestos services in EN1
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
About asbestos survey in EN1
Planning building work in EN1? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and purchases of older homes and buildings, involving water tanks, floor tiles and garage roofs.
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Prices in EN1
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Landmarks near Enfield
Our work in Enfield takes us near Grange Park Preparatory School, St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Church of St Andrew. You will also find Enfield Grammar School (less than half a mile north-west), Enfield Town Park (under half a mile south-west) and Kings Head pub (within half a mile west). There is a railway station close to the centre of Enfield: Enfield Town station. Nearby you will also find St Michaels Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Museum of Enfield (within half a mile south). The countryside around Enfield includes Bowyer's Water and Pole Hill.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Enfield (1.3 miles north)
Surveying buildings in EN1
Across EN1, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, from Edmonton, Enfield and Bush Hill Park to small villages.
Enfield: If you manage lettings around Enfield Town station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Public buildings around Enfield, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Typical surveys in EN1
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
FAQs for EN1
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you survey commercial buildings in EN1?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note