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Asbestos removal and surveys in RM2
Planning work on an older property in RM2? We cover Ardleigh Green, Gidea Park and Romford and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
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Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos survey in RM2: what to expect
Any building in RM2 built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and water tanks, and people usually contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and surveys requested by builders before work.
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
What you will pay
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Local landmarks in Ardleigh Green
Jobs here are often close to Havering College of Further and Higher Education, Haynes Park and Ardleigh Green Junior School, among other places. You will also find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west), The Royal Liberty School (less than half a mile north-west) and All Saints (within half a mile east). The closest station to Ardleigh Green is Gidea Park station, roughly 0.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Ardleigh Green includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Local facilities include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
Asbestos surveys across RM2
From Romford, Gallows Corner and Heath Park to 0 villages and hamlets, buildings across RM2 range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Ardleigh Green: Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Ardleigh Green are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. For a school like Ardleigh Green Junior School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Common reasons for surveys in RM2
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Community buildings and halls
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The number of samples
- The report contents
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
After we’ve finished in RM2
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Questions from RM2
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site