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Asbestos Surveys in Mottingham, Greater London
Looking for an asbestos survey in Mottingham? We cover Mottingham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey near Mottingham
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Mottingham
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Asbestos survey for Mottingham properties
Any building in Mottingham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and demolition and strip-out, we cover soffits, flues and textured ceilings and more.
Before work on a flat or house in Mottingham, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Mottingham (SE9, SE12, BR1)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Asbestos surveys in Mottingham: local notes
Mottingham is about 1 mile south-west of Eltham, in Greater London. Mottingham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Mottingham, whether near Jubilee International Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Public buildings around Mottingham, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
Anywhere in SE9, SE12 and BR1, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Horley Road, Dorset Road and Albert Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. For properties just outside Mottingham, we cover Chinbrook (1 mile south-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile east), Middle Park (1 mile north) and Horn Park (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
As a London location, Mottingham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Prefab Museum (1.7 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Mottingham includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.9 miles south-west) and Colfe's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.5 miles south)
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Which option is right?
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Reports and results you can share
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Also near Mottingham
Other services in Mottingham
Typical surveys in Mottingham
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Non-domestic buildings, Marvels Lane Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
What to look for in a quote
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The report contents
FAQs for Mottingham
Can you survey a school or hall near Mottingham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Mottingham and the area around Grove Park station?
Yes, we cover Mottingham and the area towards Grove Park station, about 0.7 miles west.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you work in Mottingham?
Yes, Mottingham is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What happens next
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site