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Asbestos Surveys in Farringdon, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Farringdon? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey for Farringdon
Asbestos survey near Farringdon
Buying an older property in Farringdon? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Whether it’s pre-purchase checks on older properties and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, we cover water tanks, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels and more.
Properties in places like Farringdon have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Farringdon (EC1V, EC1R, EC1P)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
What’s in and what’s out:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Also near Farringdon
Other services in Farringdon
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Surveying buildings in Farringdon
Farringdon is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. If your survey is in Farringdon, let us know about access. Farringdon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Planning work on an older building in Farringdon, whether near St John Clerkenwell or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Farringdon are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
This part of Greater London takes in EC1V, EC1R and EC1P. From Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or a nearby road, we can help. With the A1 and A4 close by, Farringdon is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Smithfield (1 mile south), Clerkenwell (1 mile north), Holborn (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile south) and Temple Bar (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Farringdon is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Finsbury Health Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Farringdon include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School (within half a mile north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles east)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Castle Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.6 miles south-east)
After the job
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What happens
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Farringdon
For managing agents and freeholders in Farringdon, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Schools such as Charterhouse Square School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
What affects the price in Farringdon
We base our quote on:
- The size and age of the building
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Questions from Farringdon
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Farringdon?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work in Farringdon despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Farringdon?
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.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note