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Asbestos removal and surveys in KT3
Asbestos removal and surveys across KT3, covering New Malden, West Barnes and Motspur Park. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Our asbestos survey in KT3
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in KT3. Typical jobs include purchases of older homes and buildings and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, involving floor tiles, garage roofs and textured ceilings.
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
What it costs in KT3
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.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Recommendations in plain English
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Local landmarks in New Malden
Our work in New Malden takes us near New Malden Baptist Church, The Glasshouse pub and Beverley Park, among other places. Also close by are Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Holy Cross School (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of New Malden: New Malden station. Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around New Malden includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
Asbestos surveys across KT3
Surveys across KT3 are for homes before renovation, rented property, workplaces and buildings due for demolition, from New Malden, Norbiton and Tolworth to small villages.
New Malden: Schools such as Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Altering an older house in New Malden, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
- The number of materials to sample
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- The access route
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Why people call us in KT3
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
After we’ve finished in KT3
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
KT3: your questions answered
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings usually starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site