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Asbestos Survey in Kew
Need an asbestos survey in Kew? We work across Kew and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey near Kew
Asbestos survey near Kew
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We will help you choose the right one for your survey in Kew. From contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we cover flues, soffits and boiler cupboard panels.
For London properties like those in Kew, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
Surveys around Kew
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. In Kew, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Kew is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Chiswick station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Kew are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
Here we cover the W4, TW9 and TW8 postcode area. We can help with surveys on streets such as Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kew. Kew sits on or near the A3000; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. We also carry out surveys in Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Kew is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Kew include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Nearby schools include Kew College Prep (under half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bull's Head pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Towns and villages near Kew
More for properties in Kew
Looking after things afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
After we have finished:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What we deal with in Kew
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Public and community buildings
A school such as Grove Park Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
What to look for in a quote
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
- The survey scope
- How much there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
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. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Kew
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Kew: your questions answered
Do you work in Kew despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Kew have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you cover Kew?
We do: our area includes Kew and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site