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Asbestos Survey for Aldwych
Found something that might be asbestos in Aldwych? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey near Aldwych
Surveys around Aldwych
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Aldwych, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re a landlord near London Charing Cross station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. If you have an older property in Aldwych, near St Mary le Strand or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Surveys anywhere in W1D, WC2H and W1F start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square; we cover every one. With the A4 and A301 close by, Aldwych is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Aldwych is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (under half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Aldwych include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Asbestos survey in Aldwych
Our surveys in Aldwych cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and workplaces built before 2000, including water tanks, soffits and floor tiles.
In a London neighbourhood like Aldwych, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Aldwych
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Halls and leisure centres near Aldwych fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
Your options compared
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you are comparing like with like. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
FAQs for Aldwych
Can you work in Aldwych with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near London Charing Cross station?
Yes. London Charing Cross station is about 0.5 miles south-west of Aldwych, and we cover both.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
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Afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Once we’re done:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site