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Asbestos Surveys in City of London
Asbestos survey in City of London and the surrounding area: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey in City of London
About our asbestos survey in City of London
Managing agents and landlords in City of London use surveys so trades know what to avoid. Typical jobs include common parts of flats and HMOs and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, involving garage roofs, water tanks and textured ceilings.
London buildings in areas like City of London have usually been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- County
- City of London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Which option is right?
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in City of London
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Surveying buildings in City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Wherever your property is in City of London, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote.
If you manage lettings around London Cannon Street station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in City of London, near St Olave Old Jewry or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Wherever your property is in EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find City of London on the A1 and A3, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to City of London we cover include Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
As a London location, City of London is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are County of London (within half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (less than half a mile north-west)
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of survey you need
- How many samples are needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
City of London questions
Can you work in City of London with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you work near London Cannon Street station?
Yes, we cover City of London, including the streets around London Cannon Street station.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not normally sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Do you survey commercial buildings in City of London?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is a survey needed before building work in City of London?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
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Other services in City of London
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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