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Asbestos removal and surveys in RH19
Found something that might be asbestos in RH19? We cover East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in RH19
Where we work in RH19
- East Grinstead
- Felbridge
- Ashurst Wood
- Dormans Park
- Sharpthorne
- West Hoathly
- Felcourt
- Furnace Wood
- Selsfield Common
- Saint Hill Green
- Hammerwood
What we do in RH19
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Artex removal across RH19
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are landlord refurbishments and walls before tiling.
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Pricing in RH19
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landmarks near East Grinstead
Jobs here are often close to Our Lady and St Peter's Church, The Railway pub and Sackville School. You’ll also find St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of East Grinstead: East Grinstead station. Nearby you’ll also find East Grinstead Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
Textured ceilings across RH19
In RH19, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in East Grinstead, Felbridge and Ashurst Wood and smaller places alike. The High Weald National Landscape is within easy reach of places across RH19, where barns and outbuildings with cement sheeting are a common sight.
East Grinstead: In older homes in East Grinstead, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as St Mary's CofE Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
- Photos help us quote
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How fibres will be kept down
- Any exclusions
- What paperwork you get
Why people call us in RH19
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Textured walls before a refit
RH19 questions
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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