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Asbestos removal and surveys in TW1
Found something that might be asbestos in TW1? We cover Twickenham, St Margarets and Eel Pie Island and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in TW1
Areas within TW1
- Twickenham
- St Margarets
- Eel Pie Island
- Strawberry Hill
- Richmond
- Richmond upon Thames
- Teddington
- Isleworth
- Whitton
- Petersham
- Ivybridge
Services in TW1
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.
Artex removal across TW1
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes, and typical jobs are rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings damaged by DIY.
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Cost
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s near Twickenham
In Twickenham, that can mean a property near The Cabbage Patch pub, St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School and St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Richmond upon Thames School (less than half a mile north), Marble Hill Park (1.1 miles east) and Salvation Army (within half a mile south-west). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Twickenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find South Middlesex Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Twickenham includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
Textured ceilings across TW1
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across TW1, from Twickenham, Richmond and Richmond upon Thames to 1 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is.
Twickenham: In older homes in Twickenham, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Twickenham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
After we have finished in TW1
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Each different coating needs testing
- Empty the rooms in advance
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
TW1 questions
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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