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Asbestos Survey for Nine Elms
Any pre-2000 building in Nine Elms may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos survey for Nine Elms
Asbestos survey in Nine Elms
Our surveys in Nine Elms cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are floor tiles, pipe lagging and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
In towns and villages like Nine Elms, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Nine Elms (SW1V, SW8, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nine Elms: your questions answered
Can you survey a school or hall near Nine Elms?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in Nine Elms despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work in Nine Elms?
Yes, Nine Elms is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Typical surveys in Nine Elms
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Public and community buildings
Planning work on an older building in Nine Elms, whether near All Saints or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- The report contents
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
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After the job
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Staying safe afterwards:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How big the building is
- The survey type
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
For businesses and landlords in Nine Elms
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Nine Elms buildings and asbestos surveys
Nine Elms is about 1 mile south of Victoria, in Greater London. If your survey is in Nine Elms, let us know about access. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you manage lettings around Battersea Park station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Public buildings around Nine Elms, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We handle surveys in every part of SW1V, SW8 and SW11. From Cupar Road, Ponton Road and Macduff Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nine Elms sits on or near the A3212 and A3216; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Nine Elms we cover include Pimlico (1 mile north-east), Victoria (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile east), Chelsea (1 mile north-west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
As a London location, Nine Elms 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 Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.3 miles north) and Harrods (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Nine Elms includes Battersea Park Lake and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Pimlico Academy (0.5 miles north-east) and Sir Simon Milton Westminster UTC (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The King William IV pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (1.6 miles north-east)
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site