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Asbestos removal and surveys in W1H
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across W1H, from Hyde Park Estate, Tyburn and Paddington Green. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in W1H
Towns and villages in W1H
Asbestos services in W1H
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos survey across W1H
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in W1H. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical materials include soffits, pipe lagging and garage roofs, and typical jobs are shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and schools, halls and community buildings.
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Pricing in W1H
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Recommendations in plain English
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What’s near Hyde Park Estate
Locally, our jobs take us close to North Westminster Community School, Duke Of Kendal pub and Church of St John the Evangelist and the streets around them. Also close by are Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east), International Community School (under half a mile north), Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.9 miles east) and Hyde Park (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Hyde Park Estate is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are London Toy & Model Museum (0.6 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.9 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St James (1.4 miles east)
Surveying buildings in W1H
W1H covers everything from Paddington Green, Paddington and Connaught Village to 0 small villages and hamlets, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Hyde Park Estate: Planning work on an older building in Hyde Park Estate, whether near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The report contents
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- The size and age of the building
- How much sampling is needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Your questions about an asbestos survey in W1H
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you survey commercial buildings in W1H?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Is a survey needed before building work in W1H?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site