Asbestos Removal in Chiswick

Building control does not demand one for a private home, but your contractor has duties under CAR 2012 and most reputable builders will not break ground without knowing what is in the fabric. A refurbishment and demolition survey scoped to the affected rooms is the correct product and costs more than a standard management survey because it is intrusive. If the works are limited to one wall or ceiling, targeted sampling at around £50 to £80 per sample is often enough.

Textured coatings applied before the mid-1980s often contain a small percentage of chrysotile, which is safe while intact and sealed but a genuine hazard if sanded or scraped. A single sample analysed in a UKAS-accredited laboratory costs about £50 to £80 and settles the question in a couple of days. Removal of textured coatings is non-licensed work, so it does not need an HSE-licensed contractor, but it should still be done under controlled conditions rather than with a power sander.

It depends on the material. High-risk items like pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and asbestos insulating board need an HSE-licensed contractor. Lower-risk items such as cement sheets and floor tiles can be removed under non-licensed controls. We are licensed for both and will tell you which applies.

For small non-licensed jobs, often yes, with the work area sealed off. For licensed removal inside the home we usually recommend vacating the affected zone until the clearance certificate is issued. We plan the safest sequence around you.