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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE20
Found something that might be asbestos in SE20? We work in Penge, Anerley and Beckenham and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in SE20
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Asbestos services in SE20
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How artex removal works in SE20
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical jobs include structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses.
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry.
- 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
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Cost
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Around Penge
Locally, our jobs take us close to Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, Crooked Billet pub and Crystal Palace School, among other places. Also close by are Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (under half a mile north-west), Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east) and Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace (less than half a mile north-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of Penge: Penge West station. Well-known places in the area include Whitgift Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and St Christopher's Hospice (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Penge include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.5 miles south)
SE20: textured coatings in homes
From Beckenham, Selhurst and South Norwood to small villages, homes across SE20 have textured ceilings. We test first, wherever the property is.
Penge: For rented flats close to Penge West station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you manage or own a block in SE20, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What affects the price in SE20
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
FAQs for SE20
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site