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Asbestos Surveys in Old Town, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Old Town may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey in Old Town
A closer look at the materials
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Asbestos survey near Old Town
HSE’s guidance describes two main survey types. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Old Town. From demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and checks on rental property, we deal with pipe lagging, flues and floor tiles.
London buildings in areas like Old Town have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
Asbestos surveys in Old Town: local notes
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Properties in Old Town range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Old Town is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Old Town to London (9 miles away).
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Old Town are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. If you manage lettings around West Croydon station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Wherever your property is in CR0, CR9 and CR90, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Old Town, we cover Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Old Town 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 Centrale Croydon (within half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Town include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gun Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (within half a mile east)
After the job
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once we are done:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Towns and villages near Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Options to consider in Old Town
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
- Clear next steps
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Old Town, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What happens
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- 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
- Our surveyor inspects and takes small samples of suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Old Town questions
Do you work near West Croydon station?
Yes. West Croydon station is close to the centre of Old Town, and we cover the whole area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Old Town?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many different materials need sampling
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note