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Asbestos Survey in Paddington
Asbestos survey in Paddington: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Community buildings and halls
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos help in Paddington
About our asbestos survey in Paddington
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. From community buildings and halls and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we cover water tanks, flues and pipe lagging and more.
For London properties like those in Paddington, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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. See our guide to which survey you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Also near Paddington
What else we do in Paddington
Typical surveys in Paddington
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Planning work on an older building in Paddington, whether near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What affects the price in Paddington
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- The survey scope
- The survey type
- The building’s size and layout
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- An idea of size
- The parking area
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Paddington, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Surveys around Paddington
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. If your survey is in Paddington, let us know about access. Paddington is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Public buildings around Paddington, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. For rented homes close to London Paddington station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Surveys anywhere in W2, W1H and W1U start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Paddington sits on or near the A5 and A40, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Paddington we cover include Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
As a London location, Paddington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Paddington include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountains Abbey pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
How it works
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Paddington
Could my house in Paddington contain asbestos?
Any home in Paddington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Paddington and the area around London Paddington station?
Yes. London Paddington station is close to the centre of Paddington, and we cover the whole area.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What happens next
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note