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Asbestos Survey for Chingford Hatch
Any pre-2000 building in Chingford Hatch may contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Chingford Hatch
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos survey for Chingford Hatch properties
Buying an older property in Chingford Hatch? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Typical jobs include purchases of older homes and buildings and surveys requested by builders before work, involving flues, garage roofs and floor tiles.
Before work on a flat or house in Chingford Hatch, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Chingford Hatch (E4, IG8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveying buildings in Chingford Hatch
Chingford Hatch is about 1 mile south-east of Chingford, in Greater London. We cover Chingford Hatch as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Altering an older house in Chingford Hatch, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Chingford Hatch are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
For surveys in E4 and IG8, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include New Road, The Avenue and Weale Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Chingford Hatch include the A1009, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Friday Hill (1 mile north-east), Chingford (1 mile north-west), Monkhams (1 mile east), Hale End (1 mile south) and Chingford Mount (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (12 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Chingford Hatch 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.
Nearby you’ll also find The Epping Forest Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Buckhurst Hill East (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Chingford Hatch includes Pole Hill and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Heathcote School & Science College (0.6 miles north-east) and Normanhurst School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Head pub (1 mile north)
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Chingford Hatch, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for Chingford Hatch
Do you cover Chingford Hatch and the area around Highams Park station?
Yes. Highams Park station is about 0.7 miles south of Chingford Hatch, and we cover both.
Can you survey a school or hall near Chingford Hatch?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work in Chingford Hatch?
Yes, we do: our area includes Chingford Hatch and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
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What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What we deal with in Chingford Hatch
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Typical jobs in Chingford Hatch include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you let flats or houses near Highams Park station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note