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Asbestos removal and surveys in NW3

Found something that might be asbestos in NW3? We work in Hampstead, West Hampstead and Greenhill and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.

Asbestos surveys and removal in NW3

Our asbestos removal in NW3

Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in NW3. We often deal with water tanks, cement soffits and textured coatings, and people typically contact us about old cold water tanks and outbuildings with cement roofs.

At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done.

  1. Tell us what needs removing and send photos
  2. We test the material if needed
  3. We plan the job and send a written quote
  4. On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
  5. We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note

Prices in NW3

Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.

How we work in NW3

  • Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
  • Identify first, remove only when needed
  • London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
  • Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory

Getting a price

You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Around Hampstead

Our work in Hampstead takes us near Fitzjohn's Primary School, St John-at-Hampstead church and South Hampstead High School. You will also find Kilburn Grange Park (1 mile south-west), St Anthony's Preparatory School (under half a mile east), Cecil Sharp House (1.7 miles south-east) and King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Hampstead: Finchley Road & Frognal station. Well-known places in the area include New End Hospital (under half a mile north) and O2 Centre (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Belsize Wood and The Long Water.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Frognal and Fitzjohns (within half a mile north-west)

Removing asbestos in NW3

From Hampstead, West Hampstead and Kentish Town to small villages, NW3 has every kind of removal job. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.

Hampstead: In older buildings across Hampstead, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near Finchley Road & Frognal station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. We plan outdoor jobs in Hampstead to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.

A closer look at the materials

Insulating board and lagging

Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.

Asbestos cement

Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.

Responsibilities for owners

For managing agents and freeholders in NW3, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.

Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.

Prices and what affects them

Quotes vary because of:

  • Access to the area
  • What the material is and its state
  • The category of work
  • Travel and parking

A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.

Photos that help

Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

  • The access route
  • A close-up from a safe distance
  • Cracks or breaks
  • The parking area

Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.

Which option is right?

Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with.

What your quote should include

  • How fibres will be kept down
  • VAT, clearly stated
  • That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
  • Whether the job needs notifying

What we do and don’t cover

It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:

  • Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
  • Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
  • Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor

Common questions in NW3

How do I get a quote?

Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

What’s the difference between a test and 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.

Does someone need to be there?

We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.

Does asbestos always have to come out?

Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.

What if my house is newer?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.

Do you work in NW3?

Yes, we do: NW3 is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.

Is damaged asbestos an emergency?

First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.

  • Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
  • 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

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