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Asbestos Survey for Dulwich
Asbestos survey for properties in Dulwich and Greater London: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
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Surveys around Dulwich
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. Properties in Dulwich range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Got an older property in Dulwich, close to Christ's Chapel of God's Gift or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Dulwich are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
For surveys in SE22, SE21 and SE23, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A2216, Dulwich is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Dulwich, we cover Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Dulwich is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Nearby schools include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown and Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
About our asbestos survey in Dulwich
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Dulwich. Common materials are flues, soffits and pipe lagging, and people typically contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and buying a property built before 2000.
In places like Dulwich, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
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.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
For businesses and landlords in Dulwich
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
What we deal with in Dulwich
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you’re a landlord near West Dulwich station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What the report or result will contain
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Towns and villages near Dulwich
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Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Dulwich questions
Can you survey a school or hall near Dulwich?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work in Dulwich despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
The process
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site