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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE16
We work across all of the SE16 postcode district, which takes in Rotherhithe, Shadwell and Surrey Quays. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos help in SE16
Places in SE16
- Rotherhithe
- Shadwell
- Surrey Quays
- Surrey Canal
- South Bermondsey
- Bermondsey
- St George in the East
- Wapping
- Ratcliff
- Poplar
- London Docklands
- Canary Wharf
- Heron Quays
Asbestos services in SE16
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Our asbestos survey in SE16
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in SE16. Typical materials include soffits, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks, and typical jobs are the communal parts of blocks of flats and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
What you’ll pay
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Around Rotherhithe
In Rotherhithe, that can mean a property near St Mellitus College, Alfred Salter Primary School and Holy Trinity Church. You’ll also find Bacon's College (within half a mile north), Russia Dock Woodland (within half a mile north-east) and The Ship York pub (within half a mile east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Rotherhithe: Canada Water station. Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Rotherhithe includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
Asbestos surveys across SE16
Across SE16, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, in Bermondsey, Rotherhithe and Shadwell and in the 0 smaller villages and hamlets.
Rotherhithe: Public buildings around Rotherhithe, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. Planning work on an older building in Rotherhithe, whether near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The quantity or area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
Options to consider in SE16
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
SE16: your questions answered
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you survey commercial buildings in SE16?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note