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Asbestos removal and surveys in PO40
Planning work on an older property in PO40? We cover Freshwater, Easton and Colwell and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in PO40
Places in PO40
Asbestos services in PO40
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
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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.
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Areas we cover
How asbestos survey works in PO40
Not every older building in PO40 contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in. Typical materials include flues, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people typically contact us about rented homes between tenancies and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Prices in PO40
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Freshwater
We cover homes and workplaces around The Red Lion pub, All Saints' Church and All Saints Church of England Primary School. A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Ferguson Family Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (0.8 miles west)
Asbestos surveys across PO40
Surveys across PO40 are for homes before renovation, rented property, workplaces and buildings due for demolition, in Freshwater, Totland and Easton and in the 5 smaller villages and hamlets. Around 7 places in PO40 are close to the coast, so outdoor roof work there is planned around the wind.
Freshwater: Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Freshwater are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. For a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Your options compared
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like.
Comparing quotes
- How many samples are included
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What affects the price in PO40
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The building’s size and layout
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in PO40, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in PO40 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in PO40, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Common questions in PO40
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we will advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note