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Asbestos removal and surveys in MK7
Planning work on an older property in MK7? We work in Walton, Walton Hall and Middleton and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
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What we do in MK7
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Our artex removal in MK7
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by DIY and ceilings coming down, involving coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Pricing in MK7
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in MK7
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Around Walton
Locally, our jobs take us close to Church of St Thomas, The Redway School and The Caldecotte Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Walton High (0.5 miles north-east) and Heronsgate School (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Walton is Bow Brickhill station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Holley/Cornelius Collection (2.3 miles south-west) and Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Walton include Caldecotte Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
MK7: textured coatings in homes
Across MK7, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in Middleton, Fenny Stratford and Kingston and smaller places alike.
Walton: Older homes across Walton may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Heronsgate School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Options to consider in MK7
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- VAT, clearly stated
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
- File the test result and waste note
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
FAQs for MK7
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site