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Asbestos Surveys in London Fields, Greater London
Asbestos survey across London Fields, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Get a quote for London Fields
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase is not 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 We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much.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
- Every main survey type
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Asbestos survey in London Fields
What you are planning in London Fields decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will match the survey to the plan. Typical materials include textured ceilings, flues and boiler cupboard panels, and people typically contact us about checks on rental property and schools, halls and community buildings.
Properties in places like London Fields have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- London Fields (E8, E2, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
London Fields questions
Is asbestos common in London Fields homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near London Fields station?
Yes. London Fields station is close to the centre of London Fields, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Asbestos surveys in London Fields: local notes
London Fields is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. London Fields has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Public buildings around London Fields, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. If you let flats or houses near London Fields station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Wherever your property is in E8, E2 and E9, an asbestos survey is available. Whether your property is on Tudor Road, Forest Road and Duncan Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the A1207 close by, London Fields is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside London Fields, we also cover Hackney Central (1 mile north), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-east), Dalston (1 mile north-west), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Kingsland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north-east).
London Fields 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 Hackney Walk (0.7 miles north-east) and Hackney (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (under half a mile north-east) and The Urswick School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.7 miles south-west)
Duty holders and landlords in London Fields
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
For managing agents and freeholders in London Fields, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
Typical surveys in London Fields
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.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
If you have an older property in London Fields, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Comparing quotes
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether VAT is included
- The report contents
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
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What affects the price in London Fields
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- How much sampling is needed
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access to the area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note