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Asbestos Survey for Becontree
Found something that might be asbestos in Becontree? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Planned refurbishment work
Need an asbestos survey in Becontree?
Asbestos survey near Becontree
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Becontree, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and common parts of flats and HMOs, including water tanks, pipe lagging and soffits.
London buildings in areas like Becontree have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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.
Some practical advice:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Becontree questions
Do you work in Becontree despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Becontree and the area around Chadwell Heath station?
Yes. Chadwell Heath station is about 1.5 miles north-west of Becontree, and we cover both.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Weighing up your options
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Places near Becontree
More for properties in Becontree
Surveys around Becontree
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. We cover Becontree as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Becontree to London (11 miles away).
Schools such as St Joseph's Catholic 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 normally where that starts. If you have an older property in Becontree, near St George's or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Here we cover the RM9, RM10 and RM8 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road; we cover every one. Becontree is on the A1240, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out surveys in Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Becontree 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.
Nearby you will also find Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Becontree includes Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Local schools include Robert Clack School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east)
Why people call us in Becontree
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Typical jobs in Becontree include:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Community buildings and halls
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Becontree are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- How many samples are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site