Greater London · England
Asbestos Survey in London
Buildings in London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos help in London
Asbestos survey for London properties
Planning building work in London? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Whether it’s buying a property built before 2000 and schools, halls and community buildings, we deal with pipe lagging, flues and soffits and more.
Large places like London mix old and new on the same street, so each building’s age and alterations shape the survey. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- The right survey for your plans
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition assessed for every material
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in London, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
FAQs for London
Do you cover London and the area around Elephant & Castle station?
Yes. Elephant & Castle station is close to the centre of London, and we cover the whole area.
Can you survey a school or hall near London?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Surveying buildings in London
London is in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in London contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning work on an older building in London, whether near St George the Martyr or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Non-domestic buildings, Charles Dickens Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11. Whether your property is on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find London on the A2 and A10, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). London is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around London includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
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.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- The building’s size and layout
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in London, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Places near London
The scope of an asbestos survey
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site