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Asbestos Survey in Farthing Street
Asbestos survey in Farthing Street, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey for Farthing Street
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Going forward:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
About our asbestos survey in Farthing Street
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Farthing Street, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. From planned refurbishment work and checks on rental property, we cover garage roofs, soffits and boiler cupboard panels.
For London properties like those in Farthing Street, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Farthing Street must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Farthing Street, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Why people call us in Farthing Street
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
Typical jobs in Farthing Street include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
For a school like Downe Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Before booking anyone
- The report contents
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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The scope of an asbestos survey
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- 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.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
Farthing Street buildings and asbestos surveys
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Farthing Street contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. Farthing Street is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Farthing Street to London (about 12 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Orpington station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in Farthing Street, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Farthing Street, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in BR6 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Farthing Street we cover include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
As a London location, Farthing Street 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 Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthing Street includes Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
What affects the price in Farthing Street
What drives the price:
- The survey type
- The number of materials to sample
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Farthing Street: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Farthing Street?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Farthing Street and the area around Orpington station?
Yes, we cover Farthing Street and the area towards Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s normally 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.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you cover Farthing Street?
Yes, we do: Farthing Street is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note