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Asbestos Survey in Goodmayes
Asbestos survey in Goodmayes and across Greater London: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Goodmayes
About our asbestos survey in Goodmayes
If you’re buying a home or building in Goodmayes from before 2000, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, so you can plan renovations with your eyes open. Common materials are flues, floor tiles and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are purchases of older homes and buildings and community buildings and halls.
London buildings in areas like Goodmayes have normally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Surveys around Goodmayes
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Goodmayes is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Goodmayes, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Goodmayes are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For surveys in IG3, RM8 and RM6, just send the postcode and a few photos. From High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A1083, Goodmayes is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Goodmayes, we cover Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
As a London location, Goodmayes 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 Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Goodmayes include Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Schools near Goodmayes include Mayfield School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Choosing the right option
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. 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 Goodmayes
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
- Every main survey type
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we have finished:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Goodmayes questions
Could my house in Goodmayes contain asbestos?
Any home in Goodmayes built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Goodmayes and the area around Goodmayes station?
Yes. Goodmayes station is close to the centre of Goodmayes, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Goodmayes?
We do: our area includes Goodmayes and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What we deal with in Goodmayes
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
These are some of the things we deal with in Goodmayes:
- Community buildings and halls
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Buying a property built before 2000
If you manage lettings around Goodmayes station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What the report or result will contain
Nearby places to Goodmayes
Also in Goodmayes
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site