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Asbestos removal and surveys in WC2N
Planning work on an older property in WC2N? We work in South Bank and Waterloo and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in WC2N
Towns and villages in WC2N
Asbestos services in WC2N
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
About artex removal in WC2N
If your renovation in WC2N involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings damaged by leaks.
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Prices in WC2N
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Around South Bank
In South Bank, that can mean a property near The BFI Reuben Library, St John's Church and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School. You will also find London Nautical School (less than 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 (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of South Bank: London Waterloo station. Other landmarks nearby include 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.
- Local facilities include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile north)
Textured ceilings across WC2N
Textured ceilings turn up in homes across WC2N, from South Bank and Waterloo to 0 villages and hamlets. We test first, wherever the property is.
South Bank: Older homes across South Bank may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing a rental near London Waterloo station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What we deal with in WC2N
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Landlord refurbishments
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- Any exclusions
- If the price includes VAT
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
WC2N questions
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
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 if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site