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Asbestos Surveys in Kennington, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Kennington? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos survey for Kennington
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Location, parking and any London charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos survey for Kennington properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will help you choose the right one for your survey in Kennington. From demolition and strip-out and rented homes between tenancies, we cover garage roofs, flues and pipe lagging.
London buildings in areas like Kennington have typically been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveying buildings in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Kennington is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Kennington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Schools such as St Stephen's Church of England 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 typically where that starts. Halls and leisure centres near Kennington fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
Anywhere in SW8, SW1P and SE11, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A203 and A3204, Kennington is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Kennington, we also cover Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
As a London location, Kennington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Kennington includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (within half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (within half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Questions from Kennington
Do you work in Kennington despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Vauxhall station?
Yes. Vauxhall station is close to the centre of Kennington, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Which option is right?
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Typical surveys in Kennington
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
In older properties, we often see:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Planning work on an older building in Kennington, whether near Calvary Church of God in Christ or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Step by step
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Towns and villages near Kennington
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site