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Asbestos Surveys in Kensington, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Kensington: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Public and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey in Kensington
About our asbestos survey in Kensington
If a building in Kensington dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include rented homes due for maintenance and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, including soffits, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging.
Before work on a flat or house in Kensington, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Kensington were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Kensington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Questions from Kensington
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Kensington?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you work in Kensington with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples for analysis. That’s what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Recommendations in plain English
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
What happens next
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Book the survey before booking builders
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
What affects the price in Kensington
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Kensington
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
Common situations in older properties include:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Checks on rental property
If you have an older property in Kensington, near Church of St Barnabas or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Also near Kensington
What else we do in Kensington
Asbestos surveys in Kensington: local notes
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. Kensington is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Schools such as St Barnabas and St Philip's CofE Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Kensington are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
For surveys in W11, W8, W14 and SW7, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. Kensington sits on or near the A402 and B316, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Kensington has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
As a London location, Kensington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Kensington includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Holland Park School (within half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Scarsdale Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note