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Asbestos Surveys in Crofton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Crofton may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
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After we have finished in Crofton
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Going forward:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
About our asbestos survey in Crofton
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Crofton, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Whether it’s common parts of flats and HMOs and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we cover garage roofs, soffits and pipe lagging and more.
For London properties like those in Crofton, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Crofton
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you have an older property in Crofton, near Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the report or result will contain
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Questions from Crofton
Can you work in Crofton with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you survey a school or hall near Crofton?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Crofton?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Nearby places to Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Crofton
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. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Crofton
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- The survey type
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- An overall view
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
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.
Surveying buildings in Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Crofton is within our Greater London area, for surveys of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For a school like Crofton Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts. If you manage lettings around Orpington station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Crofton is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We handle surveys in every part of BR6 and BR5 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out surveys in Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Crofton 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 Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Crofton includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Local schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles south) and The Priory School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Maxwell pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note