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Asbestos removal and surveys in W12
We cover every part of the W12 postcode district, including Shepherd's Bush, Acton Vale and White City. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in W12
Towns and villages in W12
Asbestos services in W12
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 testing in W12
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. People often contact us about soffit boards and textured ceilings before a renovation, including floor tiles, panels behind heaters and black adhesive.
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Cost
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear next steps
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Landmarks near Shepherd's Bush
In Shepherd's Bush, that can mean a property near Hammersmith Park, Addison Primary School and The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, among other places. You will also find Shepherd's Bush Tabernacle (under half a mile south-west), The Central Bar (under half a mile east), Polish Library POSK in London (1 mile south-west) and Corona Theatre School (0.9 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Shepherd's Bush: Shepherds Bush station. A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (0.8 miles north-east) and West London Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
W12: testing for homes and workplaces
From Acton, Hammersmith and Bedford Park to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across W12. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Shepherd's Bush: If the property is on or near the A402, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. At a school like Addison Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
FAQs for W12
Do I need more than one sample?
Typically one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Do you cover W12?
Yes. We cover W12 and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site