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Asbestos Survey in Mortlake
Asbestos survey in Mortlake: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey for Mortlake
Asbestos survey near Mortlake
About to refurbish in Mortlake? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Common materials are textured ceilings, garage roofs and flues, and typical jobs are public and community buildings and checks on rental property.
In places like Mortlake, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Mortlake buildings and asbestos surveys
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. If your survey is in Mortlake, let us know about access. Mortlake is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you manage lettings around Mortlake station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. If you have an older property in Mortlake, near All Saints' Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over the SW14, SW13 and SW15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Mortlake is on the A3003, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Mortlake, we cover East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, Mortlake is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Barnes Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Mortlake includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Richmond Park Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Hare and Hounds pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
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How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Mortlake
Do you work in Mortlake despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Mortlake have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Mortlake may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
What we deal with in Mortlake
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
These are some of the things we deal with in Mortlake:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Rented homes due for maintenance
A school such as Thomson House School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
After we have finished in Mortlake
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we have finished:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
For businesses and landlords in Mortlake
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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