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Asbestos Survey for Addiscombe
Found something that might be asbestos in Addiscombe? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos help in Addiscombe
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
About our asbestos survey in Addiscombe
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Addiscombe must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is normally the starting point. People often contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and buying a property built before 2000, including flues, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs.
London buildings in areas like Addiscombe have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Addiscombe
Do you work in Addiscombe despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Can you survey a school or hall near Addiscombe?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work in Addiscombe?
We do: our area includes Addiscombe and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
Typical surveys in Addiscombe
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition projects
Halls and leisure centres near Addiscombe fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Addiscombe
What else we do in Addiscombe
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After we’ve finished:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Addiscombe buildings and asbestos surveys
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Properties in Addiscombe range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Norwood Junction station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as Oasis Academy Shirley Park are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Here we cover the CR0, SE25 and CR9 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A232, Addiscombe is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Addiscombe we cover include Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Addiscombe 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.
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Addiscombe include The Woodside Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (within half a mile east)
Choosing the right option
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note