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Asbestos Surveys in Bromley, Greater London
Buildings in Bromley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
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Asbestos survey near Bromley
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in Bromley. Typical jobs include public and community buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, involving pipe lagging, water tanks and floor tiles.
Before work on a flat or house in Bromley, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Bromley (E3, E14, E15)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Bromley
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Nearby places to Bromley
What else we do in Bromley
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t 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 questions in Bromley
Can you survey a school or hall near Bromley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work in Bromley despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Bromley were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price an asbestos survey
Quotes vary because of:
- How big the building is
- Travel and parking
- The number of materials to sample
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- The access route
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.
Asbestos surveys in Bromley: local notes
Bromley is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For surveys in Bromley, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
A school such as St Agnes RC Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is normally where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Bromley, whether near Bow Church or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Wherever your property is in E3, E14 and E15, we can help with an asbestos survey. Local streets include Bow Road, Bruce Road and Edgar Road; we cover every one. We also carry out surveys in Three Mills (1 mile north-east), Mill Meads (1 mile north-east), Bow Common (1 mile south-west), Mile End (1 mile west) and Bow (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
As a London location, Bromley is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find London Gas Museum (0.5 miles east) and Park (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bow School (less than half a mile north-west) and East London Arts & Music (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Widow's Son pub (under half a mile south)
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Common reasons for surveys in Bromley
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.
In older properties, we often see:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
- Public and community buildings
If you let flats or houses near West Ham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site