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Asbestos Surveys in Orpington, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Orpington, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
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Asbestos survey near Orpington
Our surveys in Orpington cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. From contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and workplaces built before 2000, we deal with flues, boiler cupboard panels and soffits and more.
Properties in towns and villages like Orpington have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Orpington questions
Do you cover Orpington and the area around St Mary Cray station?
Yes. St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles north of Orpington, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
For businesses and landlords in Orpington
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Orpington must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Common reasons for surveys in Orpington
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Planned refurbishment work
Non-domestic buildings, Perry Hall Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How much sampling is needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey type
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos surveys in Orpington: local notes
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We cover Orpington as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. Orpington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Orpington to London (about 12 miles away).
Altering an older house in Orpington, wherever it is? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you manage lettings around St Mary Cray station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Orpington, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14, just send the postcode and a few photos. From High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Orpington is on the A224 and B258, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
As a London location, Orpington 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 Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Orpington include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Orpington include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Albert pub (within half a mile east)
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, so you’re comparing like with like. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Orpington
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Orpington
Other services in Orpington
- 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