Asbestos Removal
in Bermondsey SE1 / SE16
UKATA-trained asbestos removal for homes and businesses across Bermondsey and Southwark. Artex, floor tiles, soffits, surveys. Victorian conversion experience. Same-week appointments from our Deptford SE8 base.
Why Bermondsey residents choose Diamond
Bermondsey SE1 / SE16 — Property Context
Why asbestos is common in Bermondsey properties
Bermondsey and Southwark's housing stock is dominated by Victorian terraces, many of which were converted to flats during the 1970s and 1980s. These conversions are the primary source of asbestos-containing materials in the area — Artex ceilings, floor tiles, and asbestos cement soffits were all standard materials in that period.
The challenge with converted Victorian properties is that the survey has to account for two distinct build periods. The original Victorian structure may contain different materials — or no asbestos at all — while the conversion layer almost certainly contains Artex and floor tiles. A survey that only checks the obvious surfaces may miss materials hidden behind conversion-era plasterboard or beneath floor coverings.
The area also contains a significant amount of post-war council stock, particularly around the Aylesbury and Heygate estate footprints. These properties follow a different pattern: floor tiles, Artex, and in some cases asbestos insulation board in communal areas. AIB is a licensable material under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — we identify it and refer it to a licensed contractor.
Common asbestos materials in SE1 / SE16 properties
From our work in SE1
The two-layer survey that changed the scope
A landlord in Bermondsey contacted us before starting a refurbishment of a Victorian terrace that had been converted to flats in the 1980s. They had already received a quote for Artex removal in the two upper-floor flats — the obvious asbestos job.
When we carried out the refurbishment survey, we found what we expected in the Artex: chrysotile at low concentration, non-licensed, straightforward to remove. But we also found asbestos floor tiles beneath the laminate flooring in the ground-floor flat — a material that had not been visible and had not been included in the original quote.
The tiles were in good condition and could have been encapsulated rather than removed — a cheaper option that the landlord had not been offered. We quoted both options: removal with disposal, and encapsulation with a management plan. The landlord chose encapsulation for the ground floor and removal for the upper floors.
A survey that only looks at the surfaces you can see will miss the materials beneath them. In a Victorian conversion, the floor is as important as the ceiling.
Common questions
Asbestos removal in Bermondsey — what people ask
Ready to get started in Bermondsey?
Free site survey. Itemised quote. Same-week appointments across SE1 and SE16.
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