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Asbestos removal and surveys in SW3
Planning work on an older property in SW3? We work in Brompton, Chelsea and South Kensington and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in SW3
Towns and villages in SW3
Services in SW3
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About asbestos removal in SW3
In homes, in SW3 as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. We often deal with textured coatings, water tanks and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and old flues.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Prices in SW3
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Landmarks near Brompton
Jobs here are often close to St Thomas More RC Language College, Burton’s Court and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Shuckburgh Arms (under half a mile south-west), Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.5 miles west), Hellenic College of London (within half a mile north-east) and Church of St Simon Zelotes (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is London Victoria station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (3 miles east) and Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Brompton includes Greville Place nature reserve and Serpentine.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.4 miles east)
Removing asbestos in SW3
Removal jobs across SW3 range from garage roofs in Brompton, Chelsea and South Kensington to barns and outbuildings in 0 villages and hamlets. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.
Brompton: If you let property near London Victoria station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as Hellenic College of London, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Outdoor removal in Brompton is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Where asbestos turns up
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
What affects the price in SW3
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
FAQs for SW3
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note