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Asbestos Survey in Oval
Asbestos survey in Oval: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Oval?
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear next steps
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
About our asbestos survey in Oval
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work, in plain English. From buying a property built before 2000 and rented homes between tenancies, we cover flues, pipe lagging and floor tiles.
Before work on a flat or house in Oval, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Oval (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Oval
What else we do in Oval
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally bound in the bitumen.
Asbestos surveys in Oval: local notes
Oval is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. We work across Oval and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
Got an older property in Oval, close to Calvary Church of God in Christ or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Vauxhall station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Anywhere in SW8, SW9 and SW1P, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Lett Road, Rita Road and Wyvil Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Oval on the A203 and A3204, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Kennington (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Oval 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.
Other landmarks nearby include The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (within half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Crown and Thistle pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Duty holders and landlords in Oval
For managing agents and freeholders in Oval, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
A school such as St Stephen's Church of England Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- The report contents
- The number of samples
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- How easy it is to reach
- How many outbuildings are included
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Questions from Oval
Do you work near Vauxhall station?
Yes. Vauxhall station is close to the centre of Oval, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Oval with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Does a survey leave holes?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site