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Asbestos removal and surveys in SL8
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across SL8, covering Bourne End, Cores End and Well End. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SL8
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- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
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Our asbestos removal in SL8
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include debris left from a previous job and asbestos garages, including cement soffits, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
What you’ll pay
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Local landmarks in Bourne End
Our work in Bourne End takes us near St Mark, Wye Valley School and The Bounty pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Bourne End: Bourne End station. Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and High Wycombe Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
Where we work in SL8
Common removal jobs in SL8 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Bourne End, Cores End and Well End and the 4 villages and hamlets around them.
Bourne End: At a school such as Wye Valley School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For properties on main roads such as the A4094, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Outdoor removal in Bourne End is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What isn’t included
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Your questions about asbestos removal in SL8
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site