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Asbestos Surveys in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London
Need an asbestos survey in Kingston upon Thames? We cover Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Public and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes between tenancies
Need an asbestos survey in Kingston upon Thames?
Common questions in Kingston upon Thames
Can you work in Kingston upon Thames with London’s parking rules?
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 you work near Kingston station?
Yes. Kingston station is close to the centre of Kingston upon Thames, and we cover the whole area.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Asbestos survey near Kingston upon Thames
About to refurbish in Kingston upon Thames? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From public and community buildings and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, we deal with soffits, textured ceilings and pipe lagging and more.
Before work on a flat or house in Kingston upon Thames, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How it works
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Typical surveys in Kingston upon Thames
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
If you let flats or houses near Kingston station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before you book
- Areas included and excluded
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Kingston upon Thames were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Kingston upon Thames buildings and asbestos surveys
Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Kingston upon Thames is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Kingston upon Thames is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Altering an older house in Kingston upon Thames, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Halls and leisure centres near Kingston upon Thames fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
We cover surveys across the KT2, KT1 and TW10 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road. Main roads around Kingston upon Thames include the B3365; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. We also carry out surveys in Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Kingston upon Thames 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.
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Kingston upon Thames include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Tiffin School (within half a mile south-east) and Kingston Grammar School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Grey Horse pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Kingston upon Thames
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many outbuildings are included
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site