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Asbestos Survey for Ealing
Found something that might be asbestos in Ealing? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey in Ealing
About our asbestos survey in Ealing
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Ealing. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Common materials are water tanks, floor tiles and flues, and people normally contact us about public and community buildings and rented homes between tenancies.
In a London neighbourhood like Ealing, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Ealing (W5, W13, W3, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
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. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in Ealing
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Ealing:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Planned refurbishment work
- Buying a property built before 2000
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Ealing are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How many samples are included
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
After we have finished in Ealing
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Common questions in Ealing
Do you cover Ealing and the area around Ealing Broadway station?
Yes, we cover Ealing and the area towards Ealing Broadway station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Can you survey a school or hall near Ealing?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Ealing?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Surveying buildings in Ealing
Ealing is about 7 miles west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Ealing has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
A school such as Ealing Independent College counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in Ealing, close to St Saviour's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We cover surveys across the W5, W13, W3 and NW10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on High Street, Coleridge Square and Station Road, wherever it is in Ealing. Ealing sits on or near the A40 and B452, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Ealing we cover include South Ealing (1 mile south), Pitshanger (1 mile north), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile north), Hanwell (1 mile west) and West Ealing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (8 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
As a London location, Ealing is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (within half a mile north) and Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ealing include Castlebar Hill and Middle Lake.
- Nearby schools include Christ the Saviour Church of England Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Great Ealing School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1.5 miles east)
Also near Ealing
Choosing the right option
Management or refurbishment and demolition? 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. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site