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Asbestos removal and surveys in SW11
Planning work on an older property in SW11? We work in Clapham Junction, Battersea and Sands End and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
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Towns and villages in SW11
Services in SW11
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos surveys
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
About asbestos survey in SW11
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In SW11, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical materials include soffits, water tanks and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are public and community buildings and surveys requested by builders before work.
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Cost
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in SW11
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Records for your files
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Near you in Clapham Junction
In Clapham Junction, that can mean a property near Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church, The Falcon pub and Imperial Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Christ Church CofE Primary School (under half a mile north), Thames Christian College (less than half a mile north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Clapham Junction: Clapham Junction station. Nearby you will also find Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Baynard's Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Other local spots include Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east)
Where we survey in SW11
SW11 covers everything from London, Walham Green and Clapham Junction to 0 small villages and hamlets, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Clapham Junction: Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Clapham Junction are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. For a school like Christ Church CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
In older properties, we often see:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
Your questions about an asbestos survey in SW11
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you survey commercial buildings in SW11?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note