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Asbestos removal and surveys in SW5
Asbestos removal and surveys across SW5, covering West Brompton, Earl's Court and West Kensington. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos help in SW5
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What we do in SW5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos testing in SW5: what to expect
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in SW5 and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. We often deal with textured ceilings, panels behind heaters and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and a material damaged during DIY.
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too.
- 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
- We explain what the result means for your plans
What it costs in SW5
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Domestic and commercial work
- The right survey for your plans
- Practical recommendations
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Near you in West Brompton
Jobs here are often close to St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and The London Oratory School. Other local landmarks include Coleherne public house (under half a mile north-east), Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east), Church of St Luke (within half a mile north-east) and The Fulham Boys School (0.5 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of West Brompton: West Brompton station. A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (1.9 miles north) and Western Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around West Brompton includes The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.
SW5: testing for homes and workplaces
From West Brompton, Earl's Court and West Kensington to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across SW5. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
West Brompton: For properties on main roads such as the A3218 and A3220, let us know where we can park. Schools such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in SW5
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Porch canopies
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Afterwards
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Questions from SW5
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We will tell you if your job needs it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site