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Asbestos removal and surveys in SM1
Found something that might be asbestos in SM1? We cover Sutton, Benhilton and Carshalton and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in SM1
Towns and villages in SM1
Our services across SM1
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
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Our asbestos testing in SM1
If something has been damaged during work in SM1, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include porch canopies and a material damaged during DIY, involving floor tiles, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
What it costs in SM1
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Landmarks near Sutton
Our work in Sutton takes us near The Grapes pub, Robin Hood Junior School and Sutton College of Learning for Adults and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Nicholas Church (within half a mile south), Sutton Grammar School (under half a mile east) and Manor Park (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Sutton: Sutton (London) station. Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (4 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.2 miles west). Green spaces within easy reach include Devonshire Avenue Nature Area and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.5 miles south-west)
Testing materials in SM1
Testing across SM1 covers Sutton, Carshalton and The Wrythe and 0 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Sutton: For older homes anywhere in Sutton, from near St Nicholas Church outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. If the property is on or near the B2230, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
For businesses and landlords in SM1
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in SM1, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
- Group several materials into one visit
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Why people call us in SM1
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may have it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Something broken during building work
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Questions from SM1
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. We’ll recommend a number once we know more.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site