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Asbestos removal and surveys in W7
We cover every part of the W7 postcode district, which takes in Hanwell, West Ealing and Southall. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
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Our asbestos survey in W7
Managing agents and landlords in W7 use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. We often deal with textured ceilings, flues and water tanks, and typical jobs are contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and demolition and strip-out.
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- 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
What it costs in W7
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in W7
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Around Hanwell
In Hanwell, that can mean a property near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Kings Arms and Drayton Manor High School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north), Church of St Mellitus (within half a mile east) and Drayton Green (0.6 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Hanwell: Hanwell station. Other landmarks nearby include Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
Where we survey in W7
Across W7, we survey houses, flats, workplaces and buildings before demolition, from Southall, Hanwell and West Ealing to small villages.
Hanwell: For rented homes close to Hanwell station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Halls and leisure centres near Hanwell fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- The size and age of the building
- Access to the area
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
What we deal with in W7
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Community buildings and halls
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in W7
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site