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Asbestos Survey for Maida Vale
Buildings in Maida Vale built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
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Asbestos survey near Maida Vale
If a building in Maida Vale dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical materials include garage roofs, floor tiles and flues, and people normally contact us about planned refurbishment work and demolition and strip-out.
London buildings in areas like Maida Vale have typically been altered many times, 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
- Maida Vale (W9, NW8, NW6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
The usual limits are:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear next steps
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Towns and villages near Maida Vale
What else we do in Maida Vale
Maida Vale buildings and asbestos surveys
Maida Vale is about 2 miles south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Anywhere in Maida Vale, just send the postcode. Maida Vale is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If you’re a landlord near Kilburn High Road station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Essendine Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Surveys anywhere in W9, NW8 and NW6 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Maida Vale. Main roads around Maida Vale include the A404, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Maida Vale, we also cover Westbourne Green (1 mile south), Little Venice (1 mile south-east), Paddington Green (1 mile south-east), Westbourne (1 mile south) and St John's Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Maida Vale 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.
Well-known places in the area include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Maida Vale include Paddington Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Maida Vale School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Warrington pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east)
Maida Vale questions
Can you survey a school or hall near Maida Vale?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work near Kilburn High Road station?
Yes, we cover Maida Vale and the area towards Kilburn High Road station, about 0.7 miles north.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Where asbestos turns up
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Maida Vale are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
Duty holders and landlords in Maida Vale
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If your business premises in Maida Vale were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How it works
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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What affects the price in Maida Vale
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- The size and age of the building
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The number of materials to sample
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site