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Asbestos Survey in Forestdale
Asbestos survey in Forestdale: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos help in Forestdale
Asbestos survey for Forestdale properties
Plenty of older buildings, in Forestdale as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours. We often deal with pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs, and people generally contact us about demolition and strip-out and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
London buildings in areas like Forestdale have usually been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Forestdale (CR0, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
DIY and asbestos
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Forestdale
Is asbestos common in Forestdale homes?
If your home in Forestdale was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Sanderstead station?
Yes, we cover Forestdale and the area towards Sanderstead station, about 2.4 miles west.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work in Forestdale?
Yes, Forestdale is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- How big the building is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in Forestdale, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How we work
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Asbestos surveys in Forestdale: local notes
Forestdale is about 3 miles south-east of Croydon, in Greater London. In Forestdale, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, Courtwood Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. If you manage lettings around Sanderstead station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
We cover surveys across the CR0 and CR2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Courtwood Lane, Goldfinch Road and Bardolph Avenue, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Forestdale we cover include Selsdon (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north), Farleigh (1 mile south) and Fickleshole (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north-west), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Forestdale 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.
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Forestdale include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Local schools include John Ruskin College (0.5 miles north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Typical jobs in Forestdale include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Planning work on an older building in Forestdale, whether near St Francis or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Forestdale, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
How we work in Forestdale
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear advice on your options
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Forestdale
More for properties in Forestdale
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site