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Asbestos removal and surveys in IG3
Planning work on an older property in IG3? We work in Seven Kings, Goodmayes and Ilford and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in IG3
Where we work in IG3
Services in IG3
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Asbestos survey across IG3
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in IG3. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and demolition projects, including pipe lagging, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels.
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down.
- 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
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Prices in IG3
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Practical recommendations
- The right survey for your plans
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Near you in Seven Kings
Jobs here are often close to Downshall Primary School, Palmer Catholic Academy and South Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Seven Kings: Seven Kings station. Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Goodmayes Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Seven Kings include Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
Surveying buildings in IG3
Across IG3, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, in Ilford, Loxford and Newbury Park and in the 1 smaller villages and hamlets.
Seven Kings: Halls and leisure centres near Seven Kings fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies. If you’re a landlord near Seven Kings station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in IG3, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Choosing the right option
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The report contents
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The type of survey you need
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
- 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. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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.
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
IG3 questions
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do you cover IG3?
We do: IG3 is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note