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Asbestos Survey in North Woolwich
Worried about asbestos in North Woolwich? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition and strip-out
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey near North Woolwich
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Asbestos survey near North Woolwich
Planning building work in North Woolwich? 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. From checks on rental property and demolition projects, we cover flues, floor tiles and water tanks.
London buildings in areas like North Woolwich have normally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey type
- How much sampling is needed
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The process
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. It helps if we can park nearby.
- 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
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample 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
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Your options compared
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. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in North Woolwich
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so there’s no single place to look.
Typical jobs in North Woolwich include:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
- Public and community buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
Public buildings around North Woolwich, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
Asbestos surveys in North Woolwich: local notes
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. In North Woolwich, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. North Woolwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from North Woolwich to London (7 miles away).
If you have an older property in North Woolwich, near St John's Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Oasis Academy Silvertown are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Here we cover the SE18, E16 and E6 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in North Woolwich. Neighbouring places we cover include Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
As a London location, North Woolwich is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near North Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near North Woolwich include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
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What happens next
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Questions from North Woolwich
Do you cover North Woolwich and the area around Woolwich Dockyard station?
Yes, we cover North Woolwich and the area towards Woolwich Dockyard station, about 0.7 miles south.
Do older homes in North Woolwich have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in North Woolwich may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats generally do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site