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Asbestos Surveys in North Greenwich, Greater London
Asbestos survey in North Greenwich and across Greater London: asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Community buildings and halls
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey for North Greenwich
Duty holders and landlords in North Greenwich
If you run a business from older premises in North Greenwich, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
For managing agents and freeholders in North Greenwich, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
How asbestos survey works in North Greenwich
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in North Greenwich. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. We often deal with floor tiles, soffits and boiler cupboard panels, and typical jobs are pre-work surveys for trades and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises.
London buildings in areas like North Greenwich have normally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around North Greenwich
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. For surveys in North Greenwich, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. North Greenwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Public buildings around North Greenwich, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. For a school like Harbinger Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE8 and SE10. Local streets include Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside North Greenwich, we also cover Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
North Greenwich 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.
A little further out are Miller General Hospital (1 mile south) and Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Canary Wharf College 3 (within half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Places of worship nearby include St. Paul's (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ferry House Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west)
Places near North Greenwich
Also in North Greenwich
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
What we deal with in North Greenwich
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Demolition projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Planned refurbishment work
For rented homes close to Greenwich station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- How many samples are included
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Looking after things afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in North Greenwich
Do you survey schools and community buildings around North Greenwich?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover North Greenwich and the area around Greenwich station?
Yes. Greenwich station is about 0.8 miles south of North Greenwich, and we cover both.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note