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Asbestos Survey in Hackney Marshes
Asbestos survey in Hackney Marshes and across Greater London: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey for Hackney Marshes
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Asbestos survey near Hackney Marshes
About to refurbish in Hackney Marshes? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From demolition projects and rented homes due for maintenance, we deal with flues, garage roofs and water tanks.
In areas like Hackney Marshes, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Hackney Marshes
More for properties in Hackney Marshes
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Surveying buildings in Hackney Marshes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Hackney Marshes contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning work on an older building in Hackney Marshes, whether near The Risen Christ and All Souls or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Kingsmead Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Surveys anywhere in E5, E10 and E9 start with the postcode and some photos. From Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Hackney Marshes include the A106; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Hackney Marshes we cover include Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Hackney Marshes 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.
A little further out are Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Hackney Marshes includes Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Hackney Marshes include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Going forward:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Hackney Marshes: your questions answered
Could my house in Hackney Marshes contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Lea Bridge station?
Yes, we cover Hackney Marshes and the area towards Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Limits to be aware of
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
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- How big the building is
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Your options compared
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Hackney Marshes
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Recommendations in plain English
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site