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Asbestos removal and surveys in TW4
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across TW4, covering Hounslow West, Cranford and Twickenham. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
Asbestos surveys and removal in TW4
Towns and villages in TW4
Services in TW4
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos removal in TW4: what to expect
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before renovation and asbestos garages, involving cement soffits, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes.
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
What it costs in TW4
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landmarks near Hounslow West
Our work in Hounslow West takes us near Church of St Paul, Hounslow Heath and Gunnersbury Catholic School and the streets around them. Also close by are Hounslow Heath Infant and Nursery School (less than half a mile east), The Beaver pub (within half a mile west) and The Heathland School (0.9 miles south-east). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Hounslow station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Museum of Army Music (1.9 miles south-east) and Hounslow Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Richmond Hill and Garden Lake.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.7 miles east)
TW4: removal jobs of every size
Across TW4, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Hounslow West: Older buildings in Hounslow West, near Church of St Paul or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near Hounslow station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Outdoor removal in Hounslow West is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
For businesses and landlords in TW4
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in TW4 were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
Typical removal jobs in TW4
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos found during building work
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What category of work it is
FAQs for TW4
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site