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Asbestos Surveys in Goddington, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Goddington may contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos help in Goddington
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Asbestos survey in Goddington
Before you buy, build or let in Goddington, it helps to know what’s in the building. We look, sample and record, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. People often contact us about common parts of flats and HMOs and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, including textured ceilings, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
Before work on a flat or house in Goddington, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Goddington (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Goddington questions
Is asbestos common in Goddington homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Goddington despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is a survey needed before building work in Goddington?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Places near Goddington
Other services in Goddington
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
After we have finished:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Book the survey before booking builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Your options compared
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Goddington
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Why people call us in Goddington
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-work surveys for trades
A school such as The Highway Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The number of samples
- What you will receive in writing
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Surveys around Goddington
Goddington is about 1 mile south of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover Goddington as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. Goddington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Goddington to London (about 13 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Chelsfield station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Got an older property in Goddington, close to Christ Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Goddington is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
For surveys in BR6 and BR5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Eton Road, Stowe Road and Court Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Goddington, we cover Chelsfield (1 mile south-east), Orpington (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile south-east) and Bopeep (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (14 miles north-west).
As a London location, Goddington 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 Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Goddington include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (within half a mile west) and Harris Academy Orpington (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include Five Bells Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
For businesses and landlords in Goddington
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Goddington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site