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Asbestos removal and surveys in SE8
We work across all of the SE8 postcode district, which takes in New Cross, Deptford and Greenwich. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SE8
Areas within SE8
- New Cross
- Deptford
- Greenwich
- St Johns
- Rotherhithe
- Surrey Quays
- Lewisham
- Isle of Dogs
- Millwall
- North Greenwich
Our services across SE8
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
About asbestos testing in SE8
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and floor tiles and black adhesive, involving flue pipes, textured ceilings and black adhesive.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
What it costs in SE8
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landmarks near New Cross
Locally, our jobs take us close to St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's and the streets around them. You will also find Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station close to the centre of New Cross: New Cross station. A little further out are Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
Asbestos testing across SE8
Testing across SE8 covers New Cross, Greenwich and St Johns and 0 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
New Cross: If you live in an older house in New Cross, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you are a letting agent with homes near New Cross station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The report contents
What happens next
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in SE8 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in SE8, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
FAQs for SE8
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do you cover SE8?
We do: our area includes SE8 and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
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.
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 use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Do I need more than one sample?
Typically one for each different material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site