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Asbestos removal and surveys in NW8
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across NW8, from Lisson Grove, St John's Wood and City of Westminster. For homes, landlords and businesses.
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Towns and villages in NW8
- Lisson Grove
- St John's Wood
- City of Westminster
- Paddington Green
- Little Venice
- Maida Vale
- South Hampstead
- Swiss Cottage
- Primrose Hill
Our services across NW8
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Asbestos removal across NW8
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. We often deal with textured coatings, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are outbuildings with cement roofs and Artex before plastering.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
What you will pay
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Clear advice on your options
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Around Lisson Grove
Locally, our jobs take us close to Regent's Park, St Paul's Community Church and Gateway Academy, among other places. You will also find Exeter Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east), Gateway Academy (within half a mile west), St John's Wood Art School (within half a mile north-west) and RIBA Library (1.1 miles east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Lisson Grove: London Marylebone station. A little further out are Sherlock Holmes Museum (under half a mile east) and Kingly Court (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.8 miles north)
NW8: removal jobs of every size
Common removal jobs in NW8 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in City of Westminster, Paddington Green and Lisson Grove and the 0 villages and hamlets around them.
Lisson Grove: For rentals close to London Marylebone station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Lisson Grove, near St Paul's Community Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Outdoor removal in Lisson Grove is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Making good is normally a separate job
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about parking and access
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Common reasons for removal jobs in NW8
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
These are some of the things we deal with in NW8:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Finds during refurbishment
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Loft water tanks
Common questions in NW8
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site