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Asbestos Survey for Isleworth
Asbestos survey for properties in Isleworth and Greater London: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with written paperwork.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey in Isleworth
Asbestos survey for Isleworth properties
Plenty of older buildings, in Isleworth as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you’re in. From checks on rental property and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging and more.
In towns and villages like Isleworth, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Isleworth (TW7, TW1, TW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
What we deal with in Isleworth
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Public buildings around Isleworth, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What to look for in a quote
- The number of samples
- The report contents
- Whether VAT is included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Surveying buildings in Isleworth
Isleworth is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. Properties in Isleworth range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Isleworth to London (10 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Isleworth, whether near Church of All Saints or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For rented homes close to Isleworth station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Surveys anywhere in TW7, TW1 and TW3 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Upper Square, London Road and Shire Horse Way, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. For properties just outside Isleworth, we cover Woodlands (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile south-east), Ivybridge (1 mile south-west), Spring Grove (1 mile north-west) and Hounslow (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
As a London location, Isleworth is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Treaty Centre (1.5 miles west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Isleworth include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Gumley House RC Convent School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (0.8 miles west)
Places near Isleworth
What else we do in Isleworth
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What affects the price in Isleworth
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- The size and age of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
FAQs for Isleworth
Do you work near Isleworth station?
Yes, we cover Isleworth, including the streets around Isleworth station.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Isleworth?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Isleworth?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
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.
What happens
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Isleworth
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once we are done:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site