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Asbestos removal and surveys in W1J
Found something that might be asbestos in W1J? We cover St James's, Westminster and Millbank and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in W1J
Places in W1J
What we do in W1J
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
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Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos testing works in W1J
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in W1J? A sample test gives you an answer. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. Typical materials include floor tiles, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are garage roofs before replacement and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Taking a sample is generally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Cost
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in W1J
- Across London and the South East
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landmarks near St James's
We cover homes and workplaces around London Library, St Anne's Churchyard and Harris Westminster Sixth Form, among other places. You will also find Soho Parish CofE Primary School (within half a mile north), St James’s Church (less than half a mile west), LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Tom Cribb pub (within half a mile north-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of St James's: London Charing Cross station. A little further out are St James Workhouse (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). The countryside around St James's includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Other local spots include Westminster St James (within half a mile west)
Asbestos testing across W1J
From St James's, Westminster and Millbank to 0 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across W1J. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
St James's: If you let property close to London Charing Cross station, testing before work avoids delays. If the property is on or near the A4 and A400, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of survey you need
- How many different materials need sampling
- How big the building is
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so it’s worth knowing.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Where asbestos turns up
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, which saves time and money.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Debris found after DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Porch canopies
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
W1J questions
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you test textured ceilings?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site