England

Asbestos Survey in Greater London

Asbestos survey in all 764 towns and villages of Greater London, for houses, rented property and workplaces.

Ask for a quote Ring us on 07833 053 749

Where we work in Greater London

Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or send us the postcode for a quote.

Largest places

What else we do in Greater London

Postcodes in Greater London

Asbestos survey in Greater London: what to expect

Managing agents and landlords in Greater London use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Typical jobs include common parts of flats and HMOs and surveys requested by builders before work, involving water tanks, textured ceilings and flues.

We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report.

Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
We send the report with results and recommendations

Cost

What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.

Why choose us

Houses, flats and business premises
Quotes that spell out the scope
Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Reports that say what wasn’t accessed

How to get a quote

You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Near you in London

Jobs here are often close to St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library, among other places. Also close by are Trinity Arms Public House (under half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of London: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around London includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west)
Other local spots include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Where we survey in Greater London

Surveys across Greater London are for homes before renovation, rented property, workplaces and buildings due for demolition, in London, City of Westminster and Marylebone and in the 87 smaller villages and hamlets. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Greater London, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

London: Non-domestic buildings, Charles Dickens Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Halls and leisure centres near London fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.

Limits to be aware of

Before you book, note that:

The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked

Responsibilities for owners

If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Greater London, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.

How we price an asbestos survey

Every quote reflects:

The survey type
Parking and access charges
The number of materials to sample
The building’s size and layout

Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

Photos that help

Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:

A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Cracks or breaks
Street parking nearby
Approximate dimensions

We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.

Should you do it yourself?

A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.

If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.

What happens next

Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.

Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Book the survey before you book builders
Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe

Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.

Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.

Common questions in Greater London

Which asbestos survey do I need in Greater London?

A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.

How can I get a price?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.

How do I know if my property contains asbestos?

Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.

Do you give written quotes?

Always: you get the scope and price in writing.

Which asbestos work needs a licence?

It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.

How quickly can you come out?

Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.