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Asbestos Survey in Canary Wharf
Asbestos survey in Canary Wharf, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos help in Canary Wharf
Surveys around Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We work across Canary Wharf and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Schools such as Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Got an older property in Canary Wharf, close to St Peter's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Here we cover the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Canary Wharf on the A1261, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Canary Wharf, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Canary Wharf 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.
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Canary Wharf include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
About our asbestos survey in Canary Wharf
Not every older building in Canary Wharf contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. Common materials are pipe lagging, garage roofs and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are planned refurbishment work and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
London buildings in areas like Canary Wharf have usually been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What happens
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
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; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear next steps
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
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.
A few practical points:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The size and age of the building
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common questions in Canary Wharf
Do you cover Canary Wharf and the area around Canary Wharf station?
Yes, we cover Canary Wharf, including the streets around Canary Wharf station.
Can you work in Canary Wharf with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you cover Canary Wharf?
Yes, Canary Wharf is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Also near Canary Wharf
Also in Canary Wharf
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site