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Asbestos Surveys in New Malden, Greater London
Buildings in New Malden built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey for New Malden
About our asbestos survey in New Malden
Planning building work in New Malden? 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. Typical jobs include checks on rental property and purchases of older homes and buildings, involving flues, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
For London properties like those in New Malden, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- The size and age of the building
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t generally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Common questions in New Malden
Do you cover New Malden and the area around New Malden station?
Yes. New Malden station is close to the centre of New Malden, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in New Malden contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in New Malden may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is a survey needed before building work in New Malden?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Surveys around New Malden
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Anywhere in New Malden, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near New Malden station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. If you have an older property in New Malden, near New Malden Baptist Church or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Here we cover the KT3, KT1 and SW20 postcode area. Whether your property is on High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the B283 close by, New Malden is easy for us to reach. Other places close to New Malden we cover include Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
New Malden 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.
A little further out are Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around New Malden includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Holy Cross School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Glasshouse pub (under half a mile north-east)
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
Halls and leisure centres near New Malden fall into the non-domestic category, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What your quote should include
- The scope, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
After we’ve finished in New Malden
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:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Also near New Malden
Also in New Malden
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site