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Asbestos Surveys in Hounslow, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Hounslow, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
Need an asbestos survey in Hounslow?
How asbestos survey works in Hounslow
Our surveys in Hounslow cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. Typical materials include flues, floor tiles and soffits, and typical jobs are schools, halls and community buildings and demolition projects.
In a London neighbourhood like Hounslow, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Hounslow (TW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The survey scope
- How many outbuildings are included
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
For businesses and landlords in Hounslow
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What we do and do not cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Nearby places to Hounslow
Other services in Hounslow
Surveying buildings in Hounslow
Hounslow is about 1 mile north of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Greater London. We cover Hounslow as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Got an older property in Hounslow, close to Church of St Dunstan or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For rented homes close to Sunbury station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
For surveys in TW13, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Hounslow, we cover Ashford Common (1 mile south-west), Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south), Feltham (1 mile north-east) and Bedfont (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (11 miles north-east), St Pancras (15 miles north-east) and Hampstead (14 miles north-east).
As a London location, Hounslow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Treaty Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hounslow include St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Hounslow include Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south) and Sunbury Manor School (1.1 miles south)
Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Common questions in Hounslow
Do you cover Hounslow and the area around Sunbury station?
Yes. Sunbury station is about 0.9 miles south-east of Hounslow, and we cover both.
Do you work in Hounslow despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work in Hounslow?
We do: our area includes Hounslow and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
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 contact us for advice on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Hounslow
- Work done to the regulations
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear written quotes
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
The process
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Schools such as Meadhurst Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Before booking anyone
- How many samples are included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Areas included and excluded
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site