West Berkshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in RG19
Asbestos removal and surveys across RG19, from Thatcham, Greenham and Colthrop. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos removal in RG19
Towns and villages in RG19
- Thatcham
- Greenham
- Colthrop
- Ashford Hill
- Headley
- Heads Hill
- Sandleford
- Bury's Bank
- Fair Oak
- Goose Hill
- Mill Green
- Plastow Green
- Newbury
- Whitley
- Benham Hill
- Crookham
What we do in RG19
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Areas we cover
Asbestos survey across RG19
For landlords and managing agents in RG19, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. We often deal with textured ceilings, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels, and people generally contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and public and community buildings.
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Cost
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Landmarks near Thatcham
Locally, our jobs take us close to Spurcroft Primary School, The Old Chequers Public House and United Reformed Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). Open spaces near Thatcham include Nature Discovery Centre.
Where we survey in RG19
Across RG19, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, from Newbury, Thatcham and Whitley to small villages.
Thatcham: Schools such as Spurcroft Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you manage lettings around Thatcham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope, in writing
- What you’ll receive in writing
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common reasons for surveys in RG19
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
After we have finished in RG19
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Common questions in RG19
Which asbestos survey do I need in RG19?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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