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Asbestos Surveys in Custom House, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Custom House may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Community buildings and halls
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Need an asbestos survey in Custom House?
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Asbestos survey in Custom House
If a building in Custom House dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may 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. Typical jobs include contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and the communal parts of blocks of flats, involving pipe lagging, textured ceilings and water tanks.
Before work on a flat or house in Custom House, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Custom House
More for properties in Custom House
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Custom House must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for Custom House
Can you work in Custom House with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Custom House homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Custom House can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Custom House?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
What we deal with in Custom House
Over time, materials deteriorate: 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:
- Public and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Altering an older house in Custom House, wherever it is? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Surveys around Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. For surveys in Custom House, tell us about parking and access. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented homes close to Custom House station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. For a school like St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Surveys anywhere in E16 and E13 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road; we cover every one. You’ll find Custom House on the A1020, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Custom House is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (under half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Connaught Tavern (under half a mile east)
Options to consider in Custom House
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- The right survey for your plans
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Each material’s condition recorded
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- How big the building is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How easy it is to reach
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens next
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site