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Asbestos Surveys in Hammersmith, Greater London
Asbestos survey for properties in Hammersmith and Greater London: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Hammersmith?
How asbestos survey works in Hammersmith
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Hammersmith must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. The usual first step is a management survey. Typical jobs include pre-purchase checks on older properties and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises, involving garage roofs, boiler cupboard panels and flues.
For London properties like those in Hammersmith, the scope matters most: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Hammersmith (W6, W14, W12, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Hammersmith, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. We seal up each sample point. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- 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
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Hammersmith questions
Could my house in Hammersmith contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hammersmith?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
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 get in touch and we will advise.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Hammersmith?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings generally starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Surveys around Hammersmith
Hammersmith is about 1 mile west of Kensington, in Greater London. Hammersmith is within our Greater London area, for surveys of every size. Hammersmith is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Hammersmith to London (about 6 miles away).
Public buildings around Hammersmith, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. If you manage lettings around Kensington Olympia station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Wherever your property is in W6, W14, W12 and W4, we can help with an asbestos survey. From The Square, Ravenscourt Square and Westcroft Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west), Brook Green (1 mile east), North End (1 mile east), West Kensington (1 mile east) and Old Chiswick (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (7 miles east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Hammersmith 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.
Nearby you will also find Livat Hammersmith (under half a mile south) and Kurdish Museum Library and Archive (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Local schools include West London Free School (under half a mile west) and Corona Theatre School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Hammersmith pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (under half a mile west) and Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles north-east)
The scope of an asbestos survey
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
After the job
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Once we are done:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Non-domestic buildings, Earl's Court Free School Primary among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What affects the price in Hammersmith
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- How much sampling is needed
- How big the building is
- Which survey type fits your plans
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Hammersmith, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site