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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE7
Planning work on an older property in SE7? We cover Charlton, New Charlton and Woolwich and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SE7
Towns and villages in SE7
Our services across SE7
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos testing in SE7: what to expect
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in SE7, a survey covers more, and we will tell you honestly which you need. Typical jobs include single materials in rented homes between tenancies and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, involving garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Pricing in SE7
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 SE7
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Around Charlton
We cover homes and workplaces around St Catherine Labouré, Royal Greenwich Trust School and The Victoria pub, among other places. Nearby too are Charlton Park (0.5 miles south-east), Thorntree Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Charlton: Charlton station. Nearby you will also find British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlton include Gilbert's Pit.
Asbestos testing across SE7
In SE7, a quick test before a small job is common, from Woolwich, Westcombe Park and Charlton to its villages.
Charlton: If your home is one of the older properties in Charlton, near St Catherine Labouré or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. If you are a letting agent with homes near Charlton station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Typical tests in SE7
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
These are some of the things we deal with in SE7:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Something broken during building work
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Results builders ask for before work
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Choosing the right option
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs usually just need a test.
Before booking anyone
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
FAQs for SE7
How do I know if a material in SE7 contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
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 use a home testing kit?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. If you’re unsure, ask us to take it.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site