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Asbestos removal and surveys in SW17
Asbestos removal and surveys across SW17, from Colliers Wood, Tooting and Tooting Bec. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Need asbestos advice in SW17?
Where we work in SW17
- Colliers Wood
- Tooting
- Tooting Bec
- Summerstown
- Wimbledon
- Balham
- Eastfields
- South Wimbledon
- Southfields
- Furzedown
- Earlsfield
- Merton Abbey
- Streatham Park
Services in SW17
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How asbestos testing works in SW17
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in SW17, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with, and what to do next. Typical materials include flue pipes, soffit boards and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are checks before maintenance in rented homes and garage roofs before replacement.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result.
- 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
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Cost
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in SW17
- Practical recommendations
- Every main survey type
- Across London and the South East
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Near you in Colliers Wood
Our work in Colliers Wood takes us near St Nicholas, The Royal Standard pub and Graveney School. Also close by are Figge's Marsh (0.5 miles south-east), Ensham School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sellincourt Primary School (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Colliers Wood: Tooting station. A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east)
SW17: testing for homes and workplaces
From Wimbledon, Colliers Wood and Tooting to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across SW17. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Colliers Wood: For older homes anywhere in Colliers Wood, from near St Nicholas outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. For rented homes around Tooting station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
What happens next
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Where asbestos turns up
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, which saves time and money.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Something broken during building work
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of survey you need
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common questions in SW17
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we’ll explain.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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