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Asbestos removal and surveys in WC2E
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across WC2E, from South Bank and Temple Bar. For houses, rented property and workplaces.
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Asbestos services in WC2E
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Asbestos testing across WC2E
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in WC2E use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and soffit boards, involving floor tiles, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
What it costs in WC2E
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
What’s near South Bank
We cover homes and workplaces around The BFI Reuben Library, St John's Church and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include London Nautical School (within half a mile north-east), Oasis Academy Johanna (under half a mile south-east), Jubilee Gardens (under half a mile west) and The Hole In The Wall pub (within half a mile east). There is a railway station close to the centre of South Bank: London Waterloo station. A little further out are Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near South Bank include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north)
WC2E: testing for homes and workplaces
Across WC2E, homeowners and landlords test single materials before small jobs, from South Bank and Temple Bar to its villages.
South Bank: If you let flats near London Waterloo station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. For an older property in South Bank, whether near St John's Church or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
What affects the price in WC2E
The cost depends on:
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- Access to the area
- How many outbuildings are included
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Afterwards
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Make the area easy to reach
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Your options compared
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
Your questions about asbestos testing in WC2E
Can you test Artex in WC2E?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do I need more than one sample?
Usually one per material, sometimes more. We will suggest a number when we see the photos.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note