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Asbestos Survey in Old Coulsdon
Need an asbestos survey in Old Coulsdon? We cover Old Coulsdon and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Need an asbestos survey in Old Coulsdon?
The process
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos survey works in Old Coulsdon
For landlords and managing agents in Old Coulsdon, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. Typical materials include water tanks, soffits and floor tiles, and people generally contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises.
For London properties like those in Old Coulsdon, the scope matters most: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Old Coulsdon
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Old Coulsdon were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Old Coulsdon
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
- Travel and parking
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Old Coulsdon
Do you work near Coulsdon South station?
Yes. Coulsdon South station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Old Coulsdon, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Old Coulsdon have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Common reasons for surveys in Old Coulsdon
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there is no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition and strip-out
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Buying a property built before 2000
For rented homes close to Coulsdon South station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before you book anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Surveying buildings in Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Old Coulsdon is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
If you have an older property in Old Coulsdon, near Church of St John the Evangelist or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Schools such as Keston Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
This part of Greater London takes in CR5, CR3 and CR8. Whether your property is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Old Coulsdon 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.
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Coulsdon include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (less than half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tudor Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site