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Asbestos removal and surveys in HP17
Asbestos removal and surveys across HP17, covering Haddenham, Stone and Hartwell. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Need asbestos advice in HP17?
Places in HP17
- Haddenham
- Stone
- Hartwell
- Dinton
- Little Kimble
- Great Kimble
- Bishopstone
- Butler's Cross
- Ellesborough
- Upton
- Gibraltar
- Ford
- Kingsey
- Chalkshire
- Coombe
- Nash Lee
- Sedrup
- Terrick
- Meadle
- Queens Park
Our services across HP17
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex removal across HP17
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in HP17. We often deal with textured walls, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard, and people generally contact us about coatings already disturbed and landlord refurbishments.
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Prices in HP17
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
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Around Haddenham
We cover homes and workplaces around Haddenham Community Infant School, The Green Dragon Public House and Parish Church of St Mary. The nearest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Dinton Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
HP17: textured coatings in homes
From Haddenham, Queens Park and Stone to small villages, homes across HP17 have textured ceilings. Testing comes first, wherever you are. Parts of HP17 are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.
Haddenham: If you are refurbishing flats near Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. In older homes in Haddenham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used.
Comparing quotes
- What is not included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What category of work it is
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
- Keep pets away
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
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; it helps us quote accurately.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Duty holders and landlords in HP17
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in HP17 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Questions from HP17
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site