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Asbestos Surveys in Lee, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Lee and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Lee?
How asbestos survey works in Lee
Planning building work in Lee? 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. Whether it’s checks on rental property and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we cover water tanks, garage roofs and floor tiles and more.
Properties in areas like Lee have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
After we’ve finished in Lee
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- The type of survey you need
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Lee
Do you cover Lee and the area around Lee station?
Yes, we cover Lee, including the streets around Lee station.
Could my house in Lee contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Lee can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Lee?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Lee?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in Lee
The danger generally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Lee are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Areas included and excluded
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
Towns and villages near Lee
More for properties in Lee
For businesses and landlords in Lee
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Lee, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Surveys around Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Lee, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in 764 places in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Lee to London (6 miles away).
Altering an older house in Lee, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you manage lettings around Lee station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Wherever your property is in SE12, SE13 and SE3, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with surveys on streets such as Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Lee we cover include Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
As a London location, Lee is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lee include Trinity Church of England School (less than half a mile north) and International Academy of Greenwich (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Edmund Halley pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site