Greater London · England
Asbestos Surveys in East Dulwich, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in East Dulwich? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey for East Dulwich
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in East Dulwich were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in East Dulwich, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
How asbestos survey works in East Dulwich
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical materials include water tanks, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and shops, offices and industrial units.
In a London neighbourhood like East Dulwich, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- East Dulwich (SE5, SE22, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
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. Our guide explains which you need. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- Access to the area
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Asbestos surveys in East Dulwich: local notes
East Dulwich is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. East Dulwich has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Schools such as Dog Kennel Hill School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Planning work on an older building in East Dulwich, whether near The Latter Rain Outpouring Revival Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
We cover surveys across the SE5, SE22 and SE15 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with surveys on streets such as Rye Lane, Wren Road and Adys Road, wherever it is in East Dulwich. East Dulwich sits on or near the A2214 and A2215, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to East Dulwich we cover include Denmark Hill (1 mile north-west), Herne Hill (1 mile south-west), Dulwich Village (1 mile south), Camberwell (1 mile north) and Peckham (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
As a London location, East Dulwich is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Dulwich Community Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Schools near East Dulwich include The Charter School East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-east) and The Charter School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox on the Hill pub (within half a mile north-west)
After we have finished in East Dulwich
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Places near East Dulwich
What else we do in East Dulwich
Your questions about an asbestos survey in East Dulwich
Do you work near East Dulwich station?
Yes, we cover East Dulwich, including the streets around East Dulwich station.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around East Dulwich?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site