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Asbestos removal and surveys in TW2
We cover every part of the TW2 postcode district, which takes in Whitton, Twickenham and Hounslow. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Need asbestos advice in TW2?
Places in TW2
- Whitton
- Twickenham
- Hounslow
- Teddington
- Hanworth
- Fulwell
- Eel Pie Island
- Hampton Hill
- Strawberry Hill
- Ivybridge
Asbestos services in TW2
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.
About asbestos survey in TW2
Buying an older property in TW2? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, which helps you plan and budget for any work. We often deal with soffits, pipe lagging and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and buying a property built before 2000.
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Prices in TW2
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
- Covering London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s near Whitton
Locally, our jobs take us close to Duke of Cambridge pub, Crane Park and The Richmond upon Thames School. Also close by are Royal Military School of Music (less than half a mile north), Trafalgar Infant School (0.5 miles south) and All Saints Church (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Whitton: Whitton station. Nearby you will also find South Middlesex Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.5 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Garden Lake and Richmond Hill.
TW2: surveys for every kind of building
From Twickenham, Hounslow and Teddington to 1 villages and hamlets, buildings across TW2 range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Whitton: Halls and leisure centres near Whitton fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies. Schools such as Royal Military School of Music are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
For businesses and landlords in TW2
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How big the building is
- Parking and access charges
- The number of materials to sample
- How many outbuildings are included
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in TW2, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What we deal with in TW2
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in TW2
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is a survey needed before building work in TW2?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in TW2?
We do: our area includes TW2 and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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