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Asbestos Surveys in Kensal Rise, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Kensal Rise? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos help in Kensal Rise
About our asbestos survey in Kensal Rise
About to refurbish in Kensal Rise? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. From schools, halls and community buildings and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we cover garage roofs, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels and more.
London buildings in areas like Kensal Rise have normally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Kensal Rise (W10, NW10, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What we deal with in Kensal Rise
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
In older properties, we often see:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you let flats or houses near Kensal Rise station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The report contents
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether VAT is included
How we work
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Kensal Rise: your questions answered
Could my house in Kensal Rise contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Kensal Rise and the area around Kensal Rise station?
Yes, we cover Kensal Rise, including the streets around Kensal Rise station.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Kensal Rise?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Kensal Rise?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Asbestos surveys in Kensal Rise: local notes
Kensal Rise is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Kensal Rise is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Kensal Rise is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
For a school like Ark Franklin Primary Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Public buildings around Kensal Rise, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We handle surveys in every part of W10, NW10 and NW6. We can help with surveys on streets such as Hazel Road, Hiley Road and Kempe Road, wherever it is in Kensal Rise. Close by, we cover Kensal Green (1 mile west), Kilburn (1 mile north-east), Queen's Park (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile south) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
Kensal Rise 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 Princess Louise Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find The Long Water and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Kensal Rise include Queens Park Community School (0.5 miles north) and Brondesbury College (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Paradise by Way of Kensal Green pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles south)
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- The number of materials to sample
- The size and age of the building
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
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Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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