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Asbestos Surveys in Falconwood, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Falconwood and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
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Asbestos survey for Falconwood properties
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Falconwood, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical jobs include common parts of flats and HMOs and buying a property built before 2000, involving garage roofs, flues and soffits.
London buildings in areas like Falconwood have typically been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Falconwood (DA16, DA15, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Falconwood buildings and asbestos surveys
Falconwood is about 2 miles north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Falconwood, just send the postcode. Falconwood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Welling station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in Falconwood, near Bishop Ridley Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Anywhere in DA16, DA15 and SE9, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hook Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. For properties just outside Falconwood, we cover Blackfen (1 mile south), East Wickham (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-west) and New Eltham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
As a London location, Falconwood is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east) and Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough and Harrow pub (within half a mile north-east)
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Falconwood
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
Falconwood questions
Do you work near Welling station?
Yes, we cover Falconwood and the area towards Welling station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Falconwood?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Do you work in Falconwood?
Yes. We cover Falconwood and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Duty holders and landlords in Falconwood
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
- The parking area
Send us the address in Falconwood, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition and strip-out
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Schools such as Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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More for properties in Falconwood
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site