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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE19
Asbestos removal and surveys across SE19, from West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Need asbestos advice in SE19?
Areas within SE19
- West Norwood
- Upper Norwood
- Norwood New Town
- Gipsy Hill
- Crystal Palace
- Penge
- Anerley
- Norbury
- Pollards Hill
- West Dulwich
Asbestos services in SE19
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
About artex removal in SE19
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. Typical materials include textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people generally contact us about ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and structural work through coated ceilings.
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Prices in SE19
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s near West Norwood
Locally, our jobs take us close to West Norwood Congregational Church, St Luke's Church of England Primary School and Norwood School, among other places. Also close by are Hillcrest (0.5 miles south-east), Long Meadow (0.5 miles east) and The Park pub (less than half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is West Norwood station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Streatham Hill (1.5 miles north-west) and British Vintage Wireless And Television Museum (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dulwich Upper Wood and Battersea Park Lake.
SE19: textured coatings in homes
Across SE19, renovations often uncover textured coatings, in West Norwood, Upper Norwood and Norwood New Town and smaller places alike.
West Norwood: If you are refurbishing a rental near West Norwood station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as St Luke's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What we deal with in SE19
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Materials, one by one
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Questions from SE19
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
- 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