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Asbestos removal and surveys in NW1W
Planning work on an older property in NW1W? We cover St Pancras, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in NW1W
Where we work in NW1W
What we do in NW1W
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.
About asbestos removal in NW1W
In homes, in NW1W as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. We often deal with floor tiles, flue pipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
What you will pay
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
What’s near St Pancras
Around St Pancras, we work at homes and buildings near Pilsudski Institute of London, Lumen United Reformed Church and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include City Academy (within half a mile south-east), Calthorpe Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east), St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is London Kings Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Foundling Museum (less than half a mile west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around St Pancras includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.7 miles south)
Removing asbestos in NW1W
From St Pancras, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia to small villages, NW1W has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access.
St Pancras: In a school like St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Landlords near London Kings Cross station often time removal for when a property is empty. Late-December sunset in St Pancras is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found.
Before you book anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
What we deal with in NW1W
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common questions in NW1W
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note