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Asbestos Survey for Anerley
Found something that might be asbestos in Anerley? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Need an asbestos survey in Anerley?
About our asbestos survey in Anerley
Managing agents and landlords in Anerley use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Common materials are soffits, flues and water tanks, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
In a London neighbourhood like Anerley, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- How much sampling is needed
- The survey type
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Step by step
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. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Anerley
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Anerley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in Anerley despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Surveying buildings in Anerley
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. In Anerley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Anerley station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Schools such as James Dixon Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Here we cover the SE20, SE19 and SE26 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or the roads around them. We also carry out surveys in Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
As a London location, Anerley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Anerley include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.5 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Anerley Arms (under half a mile south)
Options to consider in Anerley
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Anerley
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Anerley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Nearby places to Anerley
Other services in Anerley
Common reasons for surveys in Anerley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes between tenancies
Planning work on an older building in Anerley, whether near St Paul's or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note