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Asbestos Survey in Nunhead
Any pre-2000 building in Nunhead may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos help in Nunhead
Asbestos survey near Nunhead
What you’re planning in Nunhead decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll match the survey to the plan. People often contact us about managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and common parts of flats and HMOs, involving floor tiles, water tanks and textured ceilings.
London buildings in areas like Nunhead have typically been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Nunhead questions
Is asbestos common in Nunhead homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Nunhead?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Nunhead must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Also near Nunhead
What else we do in Nunhead
Typical surveys in Nunhead
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
These come up again and again:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
For a school like Ivydale Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of survey you need
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Options to consider in Nunhead
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Nunhead
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Nunhead
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. In Nunhead, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Nunhead is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
If you let flats or houses near Nunhead station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Planning work on an older building in Nunhead, whether near Saint Antony with Saint Silas or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Surveys anywhere in SE15, SE4 and SE14 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Nunhead 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Nunhead include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (less than half a mile south-west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ivy House (within half a mile south)
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note