Greater London · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in TW10
Found something that might be asbestos in TW10? We work in Ham, Petersham and Richmond and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in TW10
Towns and villages in TW10
Our services across TW10
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos testing in TW10: what to expect
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in TW10 provides. People often contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and something broken during building work, involving black adhesive, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
What it costs in TW10
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Recommendations in plain English
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What’s near Ham
In Ham, that can mean a property near Meadlands Primary School, Teddington School and Ham Christian Centre, among other places. Other local landmarks include Sudbrook Park (0.6 miles north-east), Grey Court School (under half a mile north) and The New Inn Public House (less than half a mile east). Ham’s nearest station is Teddington station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
Testing materials in TW10
From Richmond, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across TW10. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Ham: If you let property close to Teddington station, testing before work avoids delays. If your home is one of the older properties in Ham, near Ham Christian Centre or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Typical tests in TW10
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- A material damaged during DIY
- Boiler cupboard panels
The scope of asbestos testing
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- Testing does not look for anything else, 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
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Weighing up your options
Testing before work generally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning.
Before you book anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
FAQs for TW10
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
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’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note