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Asbestos Surveys in Merton, Greater London
Asbestos survey for Merton: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
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FAQs for Merton
Is asbestos common in Merton homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Merton can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Haydons Road station?
Yes. Haydons Road station is about 0.8 miles north of Merton, and we cover both.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Asbestos survey in Merton
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Merton, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and community buildings and halls, we deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and flues and more.
Properties in towns and villages like Merton have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Merton (SW19)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Your options compared
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition assessed for every material
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Surveys around Merton
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in Merton, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Merton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Merton to London (7 miles away).
Public buildings around Merton, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. If you let flats or houses near Haydons Road station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
We cover surveys across SW19 and the streets around it. Your property could be on High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close, wherever it is in Merton. Main roads around Merton include the A24; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Merton 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Nelson Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
DIY and asbestos
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 must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Going forward:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What we deal with in Merton
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition projects
- Checks on rental property
- Community buildings and halls
For a school like Merton Abbey Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether extra samples cost more
- VAT, clearly stated
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site