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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE26
Found something that might be asbestos in SE26? We cover Sydenham, Sydenham Hill and Beckenham and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SE26
Places in SE26
- Sydenham
- Sydenham Hill
- Beckenham
- Penge
- Anerley
- Perry Vale
- Bell Green
- Crystal Palace
- Forest Hill
- Bellingham
- Southend
What we do in SE26
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Elsewhere in Greater London
Towns and villages in Greater London
Areas we cover
How artex removal works in SE26
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in SE26. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and ceilings due for plastering or skimming, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Prices in SE26
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
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 Sydenham
In Sydenham, that can mean a property near St Bartholomews's Church of England Primary School, Fox & Hounds pub and Sydenham High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Mayow Park (under half a mile north-east), Church of St Bartholomew (under half a mile north-west) and Kirkdale School (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Sydenham: Sydenham station. Nearby you’ll also find Crystal Palace Museum (1 mile west) and St Christopher's Hospice (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Sydenham include Dacres Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (2.9 miles north)
Textured ceilings across SE26
In SE26, renovation is when textured ceilings get noticed, in towns and villages alike.
Sydenham: If your home is one of the older properties in Sydenham, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Kirkdale School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in SE26, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
After we’ve finished in SE26
File the result and the paperwork.
- Photos help us quote
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
SE26: your questions answered
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note