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Asbestos Surveys in Harrow on the Hill, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Harrow on the Hill and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Checks on rental property
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Asbestos survey in Harrow on the Hill
The type of survey you need in Harrow on the Hill depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will recommend the right one. Typical jobs include planned refurbishment work and pre-work surveys for trades, involving boiler cupboard panels, floor tiles and flues.
For London properties like those in Harrow on the Hill, the scope matters most: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Harrow on the Hill (HA1, HA0, HA2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Harrow on the Hill: local notes
Harrow on the Hill is about 1 mile south-east of Harrow, in Greater London. In Harrow on the Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Harrow on the Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you have an older property in Harrow on the Hill, near Christ Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. A school such as St George’s Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
We handle surveys in every part of HA1, HA0 and HA2 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on New Road, Amery Road and London Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Harrow on the Hill we cover include Roxeth (1 mile west), Northwick Park (1 mile north-east), South Harrow (1 mile west), Harrow (1 mile north-west) and Sudbury (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (7 miles south-east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Harrow on the Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Kodak Museum (2 miles north) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Middle Lake and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Harrow on the Hill include St Dominic's Sixth Form College (within half a mile west) and Orley Farm School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Harrow on the Hill
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What happens
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Questions from Harrow on the Hill
Could my house in Harrow on the Hill contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Sudbury Hill Harrow station?
Yes. Sudbury Hill Harrow station is about 0.5 miles south of Harrow on the Hill, and we cover both.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Recommendations in plain English
- Clear advice on your options
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
What affects the price in Harrow on the Hill
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
For businesses and landlords in Harrow on the Hill
If you run a business from older premises in Harrow on the Hill, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Harrow on the Hill must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site