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Asbestos Survey in Cheam
Asbestos survey across Cheam and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Cheam
Asbestos survey near Cheam
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll help you choose the right one for your survey in Cheam. We often deal with flues, soffits and water tanks, and people generally contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Before work on a flat or house in Cheam, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Cheam (SM2, SM3, SM1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Cheam
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Cheam?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
For businesses and landlords in Cheam
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The building’s size and layout
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Typical surveys in Cheam
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
Typical jobs in Cheam include:
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
For a school like Glaisdale School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The report contents
- The scope, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Cheam
How it works
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Surveying buildings in Cheam
Cheam is about 1 mile south-west of Sutton, in Greater London. Cheam has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Cheam station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Cheam are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Cheam, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in SM2, SM3 and SM1, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Wray Road, York Road and The Avenue; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Belmont (1 mile south-east), Cuddington (1 mile north-west), North Looe (1 mile south-west), North Cheam (2 miles north) and Nork (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
As a London location, Cheam is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1 mile north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Cheam include Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Schools near Cheam include Avenue Primary Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and Overton Grange School (0.7 miles north-east)
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site