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Asbestos removal and surveys in W1D
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across W1D, from Aldwych, Adelphi and Soho. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Areas within W1D
- Aldwych
- Adelphi
- Soho
- Chinatown
- West End
- St Giles
- Seven Dials
- St James's
- Covent Garden
- Charing Cross
- Burlington Estate
- Clare Market
Our services across W1D
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How asbestos survey works in W1D
Before you buy, build or let in W1D, it helps to know what’s in the building. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical materials include textured ceilings, soffits and water tanks, and typical jobs are shops, offices and industrial units and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards.
- 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
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
What it costs in W1D
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Practical recommendations
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Aldwych
Our work in Aldwych takes us near Mercers' School, St Mary le Strand and Lincoln's Inn Fields and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east), LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile north-east), St Clement Danes CofE Primary School (under half a mile west) and Ye Old White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Aldwych is London Charing Cross station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Surveying buildings in W1D
From Soho, Chinatown and West End to 0 villages and hamlets, buildings across W1D range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too.
Aldwych: If you have an older property in Aldwych, near St Mary le Strand or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you manage lettings around London Charing Cross station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What affects the price in W1D
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey type
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
FAQs for W1D
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you survey commercial buildings in W1D?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note