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Asbestos Surveys in Earl's Court, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Earl's Court and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey for Earl's Court
About our asbestos survey in Earl's Court
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, whichever fits your plans in Earl's Court. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Common materials are soffits, pipe lagging and flues, and typical jobs are purchases of older homes and buildings and community buildings and halls.
Properties in areas like Earl's Court have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
If you manage lettings around West Brompton station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Areas included and excluded
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
Duty holders and landlords in Earl's Court
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Earl's Court, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Surveying buildings in Earl's Court
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. If your survey is in Earl's Court, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
A school such as St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Halls and leisure centres near Earl's Court fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
We carry out surveys all over W14, W8 and SW5 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You will find Earl's Court on the A3218 and A3220, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
Earl's Court 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 Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Earl's Court includes Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Collingham College (within half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Courtfield pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
Questions from Earl's Court
Do you cover Earl's Court and the area around West Brompton station?
Yes. West Brompton station is close to the centre of Earl's Court, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Earl's Court despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Nearby places to Earl's Court
Also in Earl's Court
After we have finished in Earl's Court
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Going forward:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site