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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE25
Planning work on an older property in SE25? We cover Selhurst, South Norwood and Thornton Heath and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in SE25
Towns and villages in SE25
- Selhurst
- South Norwood
- Thornton Heath
- Woodside
- Ashburton
- Addiscombe
- Monks Orchard
- Shirley Oaks
- Shirley
- Elmers End
What we do in SE25
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos removal in SE25: what to expect
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. Typical materials include flue pipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are broken sheets in gardens and floor tiles before a new floor.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
What you’ll pay
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in SE25
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Selhurst
Locally, our jobs take us close to The Albion pub, St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy and Church of St Mark, among other places. Nearby too are South Norwood Recreation Ground (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy South Norwood (under half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Selhurst: Norwood Junction station. A little further out are Whitgift Centre (2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1.3 miles south)
Removing asbestos in SE25
Across SE25, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Selhurst: On busy roads like the A213, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. In older buildings across Selhurst, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. In winter, the light goes in Selhurst by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Send us the address in SE25, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
The scope of asbestos removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
Why people call us in SE25
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Questions from SE25
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- 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