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Asbestos Surveys in Bromley Common, Greater London
Need an asbestos survey in Bromley Common? We cover Bromley Common and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey in Bromley Common
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Asbestos survey for Bromley Common properties
For landlords and managing agents in Bromley Common, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. Common materials are floor tiles, flues and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are demolition and strip-out and buying a property built before 2000.
For London properties like those in Bromley Common, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Bromley Common (BR2, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Bromley Common
What else we do in Bromley Common
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Surveying buildings in Bromley Common
Bromley Common is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Anywhere in Bromley Common, just send the postcode. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Bromley Common are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. Planning work on an older building in Bromley Common, whether near Holy Trinity Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Bromley Common, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across BR2 and BR1. We can help with surveys on streets such as Pope Road, Crown Lane and Church Lane, wherever it is in Bromley Common. Other places close to Bromley Common we cover include Southborough (1 mile north-east), Hayes (1 mile south-west), Locksbottom (1 mile south-east), Shortlands (2 miles north-west) and Keston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Bromley Common is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are The Mall (1.5 miles north-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (under half a mile east). The countryside around Bromley Common includes Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Bromley Common include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
Common questions in Bromley Common
Is asbestos common in Bromley Common homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Bromley Common and the area around Bickley station?
Yes. Bickley station is about 1.2 miles north of Bromley Common, and we cover both.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Common reasons for surveys in Bromley Common
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Workplaces built before 2000
For rented homes close to Bickley station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
- How much sampling is needed
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note