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Asbestos Survey in Little Portugal
Found something that might be asbestos in Little Portugal? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey for Little Portugal
About our asbestos survey in Little Portugal
Before you buy, build or let in Little Portugal, it helps to know what’s in the building. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Common materials are textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffits, and people normally contact us about surveys requested by builders before work and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings.
London buildings in areas like Little Portugal have generally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Little Portugal (SW9, SW8, SW1P)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
Typical jobs in Little Portugal include:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
For a school like Platanos College, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How many samples are included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
For businesses and landlords in Little Portugal
If your business premises in Little Portugal were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
How it works
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.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
How we price an asbestos survey
Our quotes take into account:
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Little Portugal
Little Portugal is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. Little Portugal has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Little Portugal is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you let flats or houses near Wandsworth Road station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Planning work on an older building in Little Portugal, whether near St Stephen's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
For surveys in SW9, SW8 and SW1P, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with surveys on streets such as Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road. Being close to the A203, Little Portugal is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include South Lambeth (1 mile north), North Brixton (1 mile east), Stockwell (1 mile south), Kennington (1 mile north) and Oval (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, Little Portugal is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find The Gordon Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (2.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Little Portugal include Allen Edwards Primary School (under half a mile west) and Durand Academy (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Canton Arms (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.7 miles north)
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
FAQs for Little Portugal
Could my house in Little Portugal contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Little Portugal and the area around Wandsworth Road station?
Yes. Wandsworth Road station is about 0.7 miles south-west of Little Portugal, and we cover both.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site