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Asbestos removal and surveys in UB3
Planning work on an older property in UB3? We cover Hayes, Harlington and Cranford and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in UB3
Towns and villages in UB3
Asbestos services in UB3
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Our asbestos survey in UB3
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building in UB3, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. We often deal with soffits, water tanks and flues, and people typically contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and rented homes between tenancies.
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Pricing in UB3
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Each material’s condition recorded
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What’s near Hayes
Locally, our jobs take us close to Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School, Barra Hall Park and Rosedale College, among other places. Also close by are Fountain House Hotel (under half a mile north-east), Church of St Mary (less than half a mile north) and The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south). The nearest railway station is Hayes & Harlington station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces within easy reach include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
Surveying buildings in UB3
From Hayes, Cranford and Harlington to 2 villages and hamlets, buildings across UB3 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.
Hayes: Non-domestic buildings, Fountain House Hotel among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is generally where that starts. If you’re a landlord near Hayes & Harlington station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much there is
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in UB3, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in UB3
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you’re planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we will advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site