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Asbestos removal and surveys in HP13
Asbestos removal and surveys across HP13, from High Wycombe, Totteridge and Terriers. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Asbestos survey across HP13
Plenty of older buildings, in HP13 as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. Typical jobs include managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and pre-work surveys for trades, involving water tanks, pipe lagging and garage roofs.
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Pricing in HP13
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Across London and the South East
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Local landmarks in High Wycombe
Jobs here are often close to Hamilton Academy, The Tower and Three Tuns Public House. Also close by are London Central Elementary High School (0.9 miles south) and Church of All Saints (under half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of High Wycombe: High Wycombe station. Nearby you’ll also find Eden (within half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (within half a mile north). Open spaces near High Wycombe include Gomm's Wood.
HP13: surveys for every kind of building
Across HP13, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, in High Wycombe, Totteridge and Terriers and in the 3 smaller villages and hamlets.
High Wycombe: A school such as Hamilton Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you let flats or houses near High Wycombe station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted.
Questions to ask before you book
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether extra samples cost more
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common reasons for surveys in HP13
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
HP13: your questions answered
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note