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Asbestos Surveys in Addington, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Addington and across Greater London: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey in Addington
Addington buildings and asbestos surveys
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. Addington is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Addington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near West Wickham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Got an older property in Addington, close to Church of St Mary or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Wherever your property is in CR0, CR2 and BR4, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Addington is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find St George's Walk (3.1 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include John Ruskin College (0.7 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Addiscombe (2.7 miles north-west)
About our asbestos survey in Addington
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Addington, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. We often deal with water tanks, garage roofs and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and common parts of flats and HMOs.
For London properties like those in Addington, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Addington, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Why people call us in Addington
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
These come up again and again:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Rented homes between tenancies
Halls and leisure centres near Addington fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The number of samples
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Addington
- Clear next steps
- Every main survey type
- Condition assessed for every material
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Nearby places to Addington
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
- How big the building is
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After we have finished:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
FAQs for Addington
Can you work in Addington with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you survey a school or hall near Addington?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Is a survey needed before building work in Addington?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site