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Asbestos removal and surveys in HP5
We cover every part of the HP5 postcode district, which takes in Chesham, Pond Park and Waterside. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in HP5
Places in HP5
- Chesham
- Pond Park
- Waterside
- Botley
- Bellingdon
- Latimer
- Ashley Green
- Lye Green
- Hawridge
- Orchard Leigh
- Tyler's Hill
- Asheridge
- Chartridge
- Ley Hill
- Chesham Bois
Our services across HP5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Our artex removal in HP5
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in HP5. People often contact us about ceilings before plastering and structural work through coated ceilings, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings.
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
What you’ll pay
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Near you in Chesham
Around Chesham, we work at homes and buildings near Emmanuel, The Jolly Sportsman pub and Elmtree Infant and Nursery School and the streets around them. For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Amersham station, about 2.6 miles south. A little further out are Amersham Hospital (3.4 miles south) and Hawridge Court (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Chesham includes Sands Bank.
HP5: textured coatings in homes
In HP5, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in Chesham, Pond Park and Chesham Bois and smaller places alike. Parts of HP5 are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.
Chesham: For rented flats close to Amersham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Chesham may have coatings added during past renovations.
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- How much there is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Common questions in HP5
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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