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Asbestos Surveys in Fitzrovia, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Fitzrovia: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition and strip-out
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
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Where asbestos turns up
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Schools, halls and community buildings
For rented homes close to London Euston station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
Asbestos survey for Fitzrovia properties
Plenty of older buildings, in Fitzrovia as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. Typical materials include boiler cupboard panels, pipe lagging and soffits, and people generally contact us about checks on rental property and public and community buildings.
In a London neighbourhood like Fitzrovia, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Fitzrovia (NW1W, W1T, W1G)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Surveys around Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is about 1 mile north-east of Marylebone, in Greater London. In Fitzrovia, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Fitzrovia is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
For a school like All Souls CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. If you have an older property in Fitzrovia, near Whitefield's Tabernacle or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
We cover surveys across the NW1W, W1T and W1G postcode area. Whether your property is on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Market Place or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the A501 and A4200 close by, Fitzrovia is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Fitzrovia, we also cover Euston (1 mile north-east), Marylebone (1 mile south-west), Bloomsbury (1 mile east), Somers Town (1 mile north-east) and Soho (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles south-west), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
As a London location, Fitzrovia is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Brunswick Centre (0.6 miles east) and London Foot Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Fitzrovia include St. James's Park Lake and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near Fitzrovia include Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ (within half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Wellcome Library (within half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.8 miles south-east)
Places near Fitzrovia
More for properties in Fitzrovia
Duty holders and landlords in Fitzrovia
For managing agents and freeholders in Fitzrovia, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Fitzrovia, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Some practical advice:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
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.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What happens
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Fitzrovia questions
Is asbestos common in Fitzrovia homes?
Any home in Fitzrovia built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near London Euston station?
Yes. London Euston station is close to the centre of Fitzrovia, and we cover the whole area.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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