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Asbestos removal and surveys in TW20
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across TW20, from Egham, Englefield Green and Thorpe. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Artex removal across TW20
Covering an intact coating is one option, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and coatings damaged by DIY, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Cost
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Near you in Egham
In Egham, that can mean a property near The Railway Public House, The Magna Carta School and Strode's College, among other places. Nearby too are St John's Church (less than half a mile north-east) and Manorcroft Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Egham: Egham station. A little further out are Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
Artex removal in TW20
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across TW20, from Egham, Staines-upon-Thames and Egham Hythe to 5 villages and hamlets. Testing comes first, wherever you are.
Egham: Non-domestic buildings like Manorcroft Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Egham may have coatings added during past renovations.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in TW20, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If your business premises in TW20 were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Options to consider in TW20
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Typical Artex jobs in TW20
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
These are some of the things we deal with in TW20:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Landlord refurbishments
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Questions from TW20
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll recommend one for each room.
Is my textured ceiling in TW20 asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site