England
Asbestos Survey in City of London
We cover 1 towns and villages in City of London for asbestos survey, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in City of London
Asbestos survey in every part of City of London
Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and send us the postcode for a quote.
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About asbestos survey in City of London
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in City of London. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. We often deal with pipe lagging, garage roofs and floor tiles, and typical jobs are buying a property built before 2000 and common parts of flats and HMOs.
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Cost
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
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What’s near City of London
In City of London, that can mean a property near Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (under half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). There is a railway station close to the centre of City of London: London Cannon Street station. Well-known places in the area include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Churches close by include St Olave Old Jewry (less than half a mile east)
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Your options compared
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How many samples are included
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
For businesses and landlords in City of London
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Common reasons for surveys in City of London
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across City of London can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
In older properties, we often see:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Questions from City of London
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Is a survey needed before building work in City of London?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site