Milton Keynes · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in MK8
Planning work on an older property in MK8? We cover Whitehouse, Two Mile Ash and Milton Keynes and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in MK8
Where we work in MK8
Services in MK8
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- Artex removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How artex removal works in MK8
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in MK8. Typical materials include stipple finishes, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings in the way of electrical work.
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Cost
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in MK8
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landmarks near Whitehouse
Our work in Whitehouse takes us near Whitehouse Primary School, Watling Academy and Church of the Holy Cross. For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Milton Keynes Central station, about 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east) and Milton Keynes University Hospital (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Lodge Lake and Blue Lagoon Park.
MK8: textured coatings in homes
In MK8, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in towns and villages alike.
Whitehouse: Older homes across Whitehouse may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Milton Keynes Central station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
- The method and controls
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in MK8 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Your questions about Artex removal in MK8
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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