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Asbestos Surveys in Hayes, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Hayes may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Demolition projects
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Hayes
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
About our asbestos survey in Hayes
Not every older building in Hayes contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in. From checks on rental property and pre-work surveys for trades, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, garage roofs and flues and more.
In a London neighbourhood like Hayes, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- What the material is and its state
- The number of materials to sample
- How big the building is
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
After we’ve finished in Hayes
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
To avoid problems in future:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Step by step
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- 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 is not clear
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Send us the address in Hayes, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hayes, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Your options compared
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Hayes
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Hayes, tell us the postcode and what you need. Hayes is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from Hayes to London (14 miles away).
If you have an older property in Hayes, near Church of St Mary or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Non-domestic buildings, Fountain House Hotel among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Here we cover the UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10 postcode area. That could mean a property on Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square, wherever it is in Hayes. Hayes is on the A312, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Hayes, we also cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Hayes 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Local schools include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
Hayes questions
Is asbestos common in Hayes homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near Hayes?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats normally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site