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Asbestos removal and surveys in RM13
Planning work on an older property in RM13? We cover Rainham, South Hornchurch and Beam Park and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in RM13?
Where we work in RM13
What we do in RM13
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How artex removal works in RM13
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. People often contact us about ceilings before plastering and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Prices in RM13
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Near you in Rainham
Locally, our jobs take us close to Rainham Village Primary School, Harris Academy Rainham and The Chafford School. Other local landmarks include Wildspace Conservation Park (1 mile south), Church of St Helen and St Giles (under half a mile west) and The Phoenix pub (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Rainham: Rainham (Essex) station. Nearby you’ll also find River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Ingrebourne Marshes.
RM13: textured coatings in homes
Across RM13, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in towns and villages alike.
Rainham: Non-domestic buildings like Rainham Village Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If you are refurbishing flats near Rainham (Essex) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
RM13: your questions answered
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site