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Asbestos removal and surveys in RM8
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across RM8, from Becontree Heath, Barking and Becontree. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos removal in RM8
Where we work in RM8
What we do in RM8
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos removal across RM8
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical jobs include garage roof sheets and materials found mid-project, involving gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and textured coatings.
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Cost
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Around Becontree Heath
Jobs here are often close to Eastbrook pub, St. Edward's Church of England School and William Bellamy Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (less than half a mile south-west), Parsloes Park (1.6 miles south-west) and Hartley Brook Church (less than half a mile north-west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Chadwell Heath station, roughly 1.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Other local spots include Dagenham (under half a mile south-east)
Removing asbestos in RM8
Across RM8, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Becontree Heath: At a school such as All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Landlords near Chadwell Heath station often time removal for when a property is empty. We plan outdoor jobs in Becontree Heath to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Your options compared
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
FAQs for RM8
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work in RM8?
Yes. We cover RM8 and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
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
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site