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Asbestos Surveys in Bexley, Greater London
Asbestos survey for Bexley: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Bexley
Asbestos survey near Bexley
Any building in Bexley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s community buildings and halls and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we cover textured ceilings, pipe lagging and water tanks.
In towns and villages like Bexley, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Bexley (DA5, DA6, DA14, DA1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Asbestos surveys in Bexley: local notes
Bexley is about 3 miles east of Eltham, in Greater London. Bexley is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Halls and leisure centres near Bexley fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies. For a school like Old Bexley Church of England School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Bexley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in DA5, DA6, DA14 and DA1, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Bexley High Street, Camden Road and The North Glade. Main roads around Bexley include the A2018 and B2210; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Blendon (1 mile north-west), North Cray (1 mile south), Bexleyheath (1 mile north), Upton (1 mile north) and Coldblow (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Bexley 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 Colyers (2.5 miles north-east) and Bexley Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Bexley includes Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Townley Grammar School (0.5 miles north) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles east)
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Why people call us in Bexley
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bexley:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition projects
For rented homes close to Bexley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
What happens
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Travel and parking
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Bexley: your questions answered
Do you work in Bexley despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in Bexley homes?
Any home in Bexley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site