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Asbestos Survey for Childs Hill
Asbestos survey in Childs Hill and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition and strip-out
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Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Asbestos survey for Childs Hill properties
If a building in Childs Hill dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include demolition and strip-out and pre-work surveys for trades, involving soffits, textured ceilings and flues.
For London properties like those in Childs Hill, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Childs Hill (NW2, NW3, NW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Childs Hill
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Things not to do
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
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Childs Hill questions
Do you cover Childs Hill and the area around Cricklewood station?
Yes, we cover Childs Hill and the area towards Cricklewood station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Can you survey a school or hall near Childs Hill?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does a survey leave holes?
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.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Childs Hill?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Asbestos surveys in Childs Hill: local notes
Childs Hill is about 1 mile north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Childs Hill, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Got an older property in Childs Hill, close to All Saints or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For a school like All Saints' CofE Primary School NW2, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
This part of Greater London takes in NW2, NW3 and NW11. Whether your property is on Nant Road, Ridge Road and Garth Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Childs Hill, we also cover Fortune Green (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-east), Golders Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north-east) and Vale of Health (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Childs Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.8 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (under half a mile east) and Hampstead School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (0.7 miles north-east)
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Labels, if any
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Common reasons for surveys in Childs Hill
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-work surveys for trades
If you’re a landlord near Cricklewood station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope, in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Childs Hill must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- 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