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Asbestos Surveys in Harlington, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Harlington, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
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Asbestos survey near Harlington
Plenty of older buildings, in Harlington as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you’re in. Whether it’s public and community buildings and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, we cover textured ceilings, soffits and water tanks.
In a London neighbourhood like Harlington, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Harlington (UB3, TW6, UB7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Harlington were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Harlington
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
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What happens next
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.
Once we are done:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Common questions in Harlington
Do older homes in Harlington have asbestos?
Any home in Harlington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you work in Harlington with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Harlington?
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. We will recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you cover Harlington?
Yes. We cover Harlington and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: small samples are taken and the points sealed. A refurbishment survey is intrusive, which is why the rooms must be empty.
Typical surveys in Harlington
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report is how they find out.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
For a school like William Byrd Primary Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- An overall view
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Surveys around Harlington
Harlington is about 2 miles south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. Harlington has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Harlington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Harlington to London (about 15 miles away).
Altering an older house in Harlington, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you let flats or houses near Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Surveys anywhere in UB3, TW6 and UB7 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on New Road, Bath Road and Manor Lane, wherever it is in Harlington. If your property is just outside Harlington, we also cover Sipson (1 mile north-west), Hatton (1 mile south-east), Cranford (1 mile south-east), Heathrow (1 mile south-west) and Harmondsworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (10 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hoxton (15 miles east).
As a London location, Harlington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Harlington (0.6 miles north-west) and Treaty Centre (3.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Harlington include Harlington Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site