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Asbestos Surveys in Old Chiswick, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Old Chiswick and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey near Old Chiswick
About our asbestos survey in Old Chiswick
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Old Chiswick, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. Whether it’s public and community buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with soffits, flues and garage roofs.
In towns and villages like Old Chiswick, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Old Chiswick
Do you work near Chiswick station?
Yes. Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles south-west of Old Chiswick, and we cover both.
Can you work in Old Chiswick with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Old Chiswick?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Surveys around Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. In Old Chiswick, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Old Chiswick is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Old Chiswick to London (about 7 miles away).
If you’re a landlord near Chiswick station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Altering an older house in Old Chiswick, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Anywhere in W4, SW13 and W6, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Old Chiswick we cover include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
As a London location, Old Chiswick is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Swedish School (less than half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include George and Devonshire pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Typical surveys in Old Chiswick
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
A school such as The William Hogarth Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Old Chiswick, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
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 found under carpet or laminate.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
After we’ve finished in Old Chiswick
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Also near Old Chiswick
What else we do in Old Chiswick
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Records for your files
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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