Hampshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in RG28
We cover every part of the RG28 postcode district, which takes in Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
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Asbestos services in RG28
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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About asbestos survey in RG28
Plenty of older buildings, in RG28 as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. People often contact us about public and community buildings and demolition projects, involving boiler cupboard panels, flues and textured ceilings.
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Prices in RG28
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Clear next steps
- Condition assessed for every material
- Every main survey type
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Local landmarks in Whitchurch
In Whitchurch, that can mean a property near Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch Church of England Primary School and The Red House Public House. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north.
Surveying buildings in RG28
RG28 covers everything from Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke to 6 small villages and hamlets, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too.
Whitchurch: Planning work on an older building in Whitchurch, whether near Church of All Hallows or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, Whitchurch Church of England Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The number of samples
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in RG28, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Why people call us in RG28
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
These are some of the things we deal with in RG28:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
RG28 questions
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site