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Asbestos removal and surveys in IG7
Planning work on an older property in IG7? We cover Woodford Bridge and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in IG7
Towns and villages in IG7
Asbestos services in IG7
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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About asbestos testing in IG7
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are soffit boards and lab results for contractors before they start.
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Prices in IG7
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Every main survey type
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Local landmarks in Woodford Bridge
Locally, our jobs take us close to Church of St Paul, West Hatch High School and Woodford Green Preparatory School. You will also find Roding Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and Linder's Field (1.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Highams Park station, about 2.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find 17 & Central (3.7 miles south-west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Highams Park Lake and Roding Valley Meadows.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Buckhurst Hill East (1.4 miles north)
Testing materials in IG7
Across IG7, homeowners and landlords test single materials before small jobs, from Woodford Bridge to its villages.
Woodford Bridge: If you let flats near Highams Park station, testing before work avoids delays. If you work at a school like Roding Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Common reasons for tests in IG7
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
What happens next
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
What affects the price in IG7
Prices vary with:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- The size and age of the building
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
Your questions about asbestos testing in IG7
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you cover IG7?
Yes, we do: IG7 is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We will suggest a number when we see the photos.
- 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