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Asbestos removal and surveys in SM5
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across SM5, covering Carshalton, The Wrythe and Rosehill. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in SM5
Places in SM5
- Carshalton
- The Wrythe
- Rosehill
- St Helier
- Little Woodcote
- Wallington
- Benhilton
- Shanklin Village
- Belmont
- Woodcote Green
Services in SM5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How asbestos testing works in SM5
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that’s what we arrange in SM5. Typical materials include soffit boards, floor tiles and panels behind heaters, and people usually contact us about results builders ask for before work and single materials in rented homes between tenancies.
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, in case you want them tested as well.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Pricing in SM5
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear next steps
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Carshalton
We cover homes and workplaces around Carshalton Park, Sutton College of Learning for Adults and The Railway Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (under half a mile south-east), Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (less than half a mile east) and Carshalton High School for Girls (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Carshalton: Carshalton station. A little further out are Centrale Croydon (2.9 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Carshalton include Duppas Hill and Sutton Ecology Centre Grounds.
Testing materials in SM5
Testing across SM5 covers Carshalton, The Wrythe and Wallington and 2 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Carshalton: At a school like Carshalton High School for Girls, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For an older property in Carshalton, whether near Church of All Saints or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Common reasons for tests in SM5
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
Duty holders and landlords in SM5
If you manage or own a block in SM5, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in SM5 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.
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Questions from SM5
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one per material, sometimes more. We will suggest a number when we see the photos.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site