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Asbestos removal and surveys in IG9
We cover every part of the IG9 postcode district, which takes in Woodford, Woodford Wells and Monkhams. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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About asbestos survey in IG9
Any building in IG9 built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include community buildings and halls and buying a property built before 2000, including soffits, garage roofs and water tanks.
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away.
- 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
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
What you’ll pay
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Local landmarks in Woodford
Around Woodford, we work at homes and buildings near St Barnabas' Church, Woodbridge High School and Former White Hart Public House and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Highams Park (1.1 miles north-west), Churchfields Junior School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (under half a mile north-west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Highams Park station, about 1.3 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find The Epping Forest Museum (2.1 miles north) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Woodford include Ainslie Wood and Pole Hill.
Where we survey in IG9
From Woodford, Woodford Wells and Monkhams to 1 villages and hamlets, buildings across IG9 range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Woodford: Altering an older house in Woodford, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Highams Park station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Why people call us in IG9
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Options to consider in IG9
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
- What you’ll receive in writing
- How many samples are included
What affects the price in IG9
What changes the cost:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
- The type of survey you need
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
FAQs for IG9
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Is a survey needed before building work in IG9?
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site