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Asbestos Survey for Connaught Village
Asbestos survey in Connaught Village: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey for Connaught Village
How asbestos survey works in Connaught Village
Any building in Connaught Village built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. We often deal with water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles, and typical jobs are kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Properties in areas like Connaught Village have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Connaught Village (W1U, W1H, W2)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Connaught Village
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
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Looking after things afterwards
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
To avoid problems in future:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Typical surveys in Connaught Village
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Public buildings around Connaught Village, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Comparing quotes
- How many samples are included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- VAT, clearly stated
Surveys around Connaught Village
Connaught Village is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Connaught Village contact us for surveys. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Schools such as Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Altering an older house in Connaught Village, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over W1U, W1H and W2. From Craven Road, Harbet Road and Edgware Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Connaught Village include the A40 and A402, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Hyde Park Estate (1 mile west), Tyburn (1 mile south-east), Paddington (1 mile north-west), City of Westminster (1 mile east) and Paddington Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north).
Connaught Village 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 Harrods (1 mile south) and Dunhill Museum & Archive (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Connaught Village includes The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include International Community School (within half a mile north-west) and North Westminster Community School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Kendal pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (0.8 miles east) and Westminster St James (1.3 miles east)
Connaught Village: your questions answered
Do older homes in Connaught Village have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near London Paddington station?
Yes. London Paddington station is about 0.5 miles west of Connaught Village, and we cover both.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How it works
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
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. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Connaught Village
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
- Covering London and the South East
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Connaught Village
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
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.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note