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Asbestos Surveys in Coombe, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Coombe, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey in Coombe
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is 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
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Send us the address in Coombe, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos survey in Coombe
For landlords and managing agents in Coombe, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Common materials are flues, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are public and community buildings and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report.
In a London neighbourhood like Coombe, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- Access to the area
- The number of materials to sample
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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FAQs for Coombe
Can you work in Coombe with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do older homes in Coombe have asbestos?
If your home in Coombe was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Typical surveys in Coombe
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Greater London can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Halls and leisure centres near Coombe fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- Which areas and materials are covered
What it might be made of
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Coombe, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Surveying buildings in Coombe
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. If your survey is in Coombe, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Coombe to London (9 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Coombe, whether near Christ Church New Malden or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as Coombe Hill Junior School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Anywhere in KT2, KT3 and SW20, we can help with an asbestos survey. Local streets include West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
As a London location, Coombe 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 Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site