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Asbestos Survey in East Wickham
Asbestos survey in East Wickham, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey near East Wickham
Asbestos survey near East Wickham
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In East Wickham, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical materials include pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and planned refurbishment work.
Before work on a flat or house in East Wickham, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- East Wickham (DA16, SE18, SE2)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- What the material is and its state
- How much sampling is needed
- How big the building is
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Asbestos surveys in East Wickham: local notes
East Wickham is about 1 mile north-west of Welling, in Greater London. East Wickham is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. East Wickham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Altering an older house in East Wickham, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as East Wickham Primary Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
This part of Greater London takes in DA16, SE18 and SE2, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Keats Road, Darwin Road and Edison Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Falconwood (1 mile south), Shooter's Hill (1 mile west), Blackfen (1 mile south), Plumstead (1 mile north-west) and Avery Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
East Wickham 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.
Nearby you will also find Broadway Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-east) and Greenwich Castle (4.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Welling School (0.8 miles east) and Shooters Hill Sixth Form College (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Tesco pub (under half a mile south-east)
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Places near East Wickham
More for properties in East Wickham
Options to consider in East Wickham
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. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear next steps
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Why people call us in East Wickham
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
These come up again and again:
- Public and community buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
For rented homes close to Welling station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Common questions in East Wickham
Could my house in East Wickham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Welling station?
Yes. Welling station is close to the centre of East Wickham, and we cover the whole area.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note