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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE1P
Found something that might be asbestos in SE1P? We cover Walworth and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in SE1P
Areas within SE1P
Asbestos services in SE1P
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos removal works in SE1P
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. We often deal with cement roof sheets, floor tiles and cement soffits, and people normally contact us about materials found mid-project and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
What it costs in SE1P
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Walworth
Jobs here are often close to Nursery Row Park, Robert Browning Primary School and Lady Margaret Church, among other places. Also close by are Lord Nelson pub (within half a mile south), Lambeth Palace Library (1.3 miles north-west), St Saviour's and St Olave's Church of England School (under half a mile north) and University Academy of Engineering South Bank (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Walworth is Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Minories (1.6 miles north-east) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
Removing asbestos in SE1P
Across SE1P, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Walworth: For rentals close to Elephant & Castle station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older buildings across Walworth, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. We plan outdoor jobs in Walworth to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- File the consignment note
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Weighing up your options
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Your questions about asbestos removal in SE1P
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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
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.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note