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Asbestos Survey for Little Venice
Asbestos survey for Little Venice: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Community buildings and halls
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in Little Venice
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Asbestos survey near Little Venice
Before you buy, build or let in Little Venice, it helps to know what’s in the building. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical jobs include rented homes between tenancies and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, involving flues, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
London buildings in areas like Little Venice have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Little Venice were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Little Venice buildings and asbestos surveys
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover Little Venice as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. Little Venice is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Little Venice are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. If you are a landlord near London Paddington station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Anywhere in W2, W9 and NW8, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. You’ll find Little Venice on the A5 and A40, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Little Venice 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.
A little further out are Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Little Venice include Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Westminster Academy (within half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bridge House (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles east)
What affects the price in Little Venice
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access to the area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- An overall view
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Places near Little Venice
Other services in Little Venice
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Little Venice
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
Little Venice: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Little Venice?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in Little Venice despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do you work in Little Venice?
Yes. We cover Little Venice and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Which option is right?
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Little Venice
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Why people call us in Little Venice
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Greater London can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Got an older property in Little Venice, close to St Saviour's Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What to look for in a quote
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note