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Asbestos removal and surveys in SW9
Asbestos removal and surveys across SW9, from Stockwell, North Brixton and Little Portugal. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos removal in SW9
Places in SW9
- Stockwell
- North Brixton
- Little Portugal
- Loughborough Junction
- Angell Town
- Clapham
- Brixton
- Oval
- Denmark Hill
- South Lambeth
Asbestos services in SW9
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Asbestos testing in SW9: what to expect
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in SW9, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Typical jobs include Artex before downlights or rewiring and floor tiles and black adhesive, involving floor tiles, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
What it costs in SW9
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Each material’s condition recorded
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Local landmarks in Stockwell
Our work in Stockwell takes us near The Marquess Of Lorne Public House, St. Andrew's and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School. Nearby too are Max Roach Park (within half a mile east), Lansdowne School (under half a mile south-east) and Durand Academy (0.5 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Brixton station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Streatham Hill (1.9 miles south) and London General Cab Company Museum (under half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
Asbestos testing across SW9
Across SW9, homeowners and landlords test single materials before small jobs, from Stockwell, North Brixton and Little Portugal to its villages.
Stockwell: For an older property in Stockwell, whether near St. Andrew's or not, a quick test before work is sensible. Schools such as St Andrew's Church of England Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Your options compared
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Common reasons for tests in SW9
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may have it.
These are some of the things we deal with in SW9:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Porch canopies
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Questions from SW9
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note