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Asbestos Survey for Lewisham
Asbestos survey in Lewisham: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Need an asbestos survey in Lewisham?
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
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.
About our asbestos survey in Lewisham
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and public and community buildings, including water tanks, pipe lagging and soffits.
In a London neighbourhood like Lewisham, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lewisham
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Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos surveys in Lewisham: local notes
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Lewisham, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Lewisham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Altering an older house in Lewisham, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you manage lettings around Lewisham station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
For surveys in SE13, SE8 and SE6, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or anywhere nearby, we can help. With the B220 close by, Lewisham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Lewisham 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Fan Museum (1.2 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lewisham include Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Prendergast Vale School (within half a mile north-west) and St Joseph's Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Watch House (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.9 miles west)
Step by step
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
What we deal with in Lewisham
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
These are some of the things we deal with in Lewisham:
- Checks on rental property
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Public buildings around Lewisham, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How many samples are included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Options to consider in Lewisham
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Lewisham
Could my house in Lewisham contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Lewisham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Lewisham?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Lewisham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Lewisham
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site