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Asbestos Surveys in Bloomsbury, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Bloomsbury and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos survey for Bloomsbury
Asbestos survey for Bloomsbury properties
About to refurbish in Bloomsbury? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. People often contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and common parts of flats and HMOs, including boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
In towns and villages like Bloomsbury, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Bloomsbury (NW1W, W1T, NW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Surveys around Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury is about 1 mile north-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover Bloomsbury as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. Bloomsbury is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Public buildings around Bloomsbury, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Non-domestic buildings, UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
We cover surveys across NW1W, W1T and NW1. Whether your property is on Drury Lane, Euston Road and Duke's Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A401 and A501 close by, Bloomsbury is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Bloomsbury, we cover St Pancras (1 mile north-east), Euston (1 mile north-west), Kings Cross (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Bloomsbury is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Pilsudski Institute of London (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Bloomsbury includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Bloomsbury include St George the Martyr Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queens Larder Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Bloomsbury
More for properties in Bloomsbury
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- 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
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Bloomsbury questions
Is asbestos common in Bloomsbury homes?
If your home in Bloomsbury was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Bloomsbury?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
- How many different materials need sampling
- How big the building is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
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.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Common reasons for surveys in Bloomsbury
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you manage lettings around London Euston station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Before you book anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site