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Asbestos removal and surveys in RH6
We cover every part of the RH6 postcode district, which takes in Horley, Smallfield and Hookwood. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in RH6?
Towns and villages in RH6
- Horley
- Smallfield
- Hookwood
- Charlwood
- Burstow
- Keeper's Corner
- Shipley Bridge
- Fernhill
- Horne
- Norwood Hill
- Russ Hill
- Crawley
- Copthorne
- Forge Wood
What we do in RH6
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos survey across RH6
If you are buying a home or building in RH6 from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Typical jobs include kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and checks on rental property, involving boiler cupboard panels, soffits and pipe lagging.
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Cost
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in RH6
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Work done to the regulations
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Local landmarks in Horley
Locally, our jobs take us close to Oakwood School, Horley Infant School and St Wilfrid's Church. The closest station to Horley is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
Where we survey in RH6
RH6 covers everything from Crawley, Horley and Copthorne to 9 small villages and hamlets, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too.
Horley: Got an older property in Horley, close to St Wilfrid's Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Schools such as Horley Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- The building’s size and layout
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Duty holders and landlords in RH6
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What we deal with in RH6
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Questions from RH6
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
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.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note