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Asbestos Surveys in Coldharbour, Greater London
Asbestos survey for Coldharbour: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Get a quote for Coldharbour
What we deal with in Coldharbour
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
In older properties, we often see:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Halls and leisure centres near Coldharbour fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Asbestos survey for Coldharbour properties
Managing agents and landlords in Coldharbour use surveys so trades know what to avoid. Common materials are flues, water tanks and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and community buildings and halls.
For London properties like those in Coldharbour, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear next steps
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Places near Coldharbour
Coldharbour buildings and asbestos surveys
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Coldharbour contact us for surveys. Coldharbour is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you let flats or houses near Canary Wharf station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Altering an older house in Coldharbour, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Surveys anywhere in E14, SE10 and E22 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Coldharbour is on the A1206 and A1261, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Coldharbour 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 Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Step by step
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Coldharbour questions
Do older homes in Coldharbour have asbestos?
If your home in Coldharbour was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Coldharbour with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What will I get after the survey?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Coldharbour
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How big the building is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
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
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site