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Asbestos Survey for Perivale
Worried about asbestos in Perivale? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Demolition projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey for Perivale
Asbestos survey in Perivale
About to refurbish in Perivale? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. From kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we deal with flues, water tanks and pipe lagging.
For London properties like those in Perivale, the scope matters most: the whole block, a single flat or only the work areas. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Perivale (UB6, HA0, W5)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of an asbestos survey
The usual limits are:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Options to consider in Perivale
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment normally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
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.
Some practical advice:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Perivale questions
Do you work near South Greenford station?
Yes, we cover Perivale and the area towards South Greenford station, about 0.8 miles south-west.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Perivale?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing 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; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Why people call us in Perivale
You can’t tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Typical jobs in Perivale include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
For a school like St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many samples are included
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Also in Perivale
Perivale buildings and asbestos surveys
Perivale is about 1 mile east of Greenford, in Greater London. Anywhere in Perivale, just send the postcode. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
Halls and leisure centres near Perivale fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos. If you let flats or houses near South Greenford station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Anywhere in UB6, HA0 and W5, an asbestos survey is available. That could mean a property on Lee Road, Wicket Road and Bilton Road, wherever it is in Perivale. Other places close to Perivale we cover include Pitshanger (1 mile south), Brentham Garden Suburb (1 mile south-east), Sudbury Hill (1 mile north), Sudbury (1 mile north) and Greenford (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles south-east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
As a London location, Perivale is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Clementine Churchill Hospital (1.9 miles north) and London Transport Museum Depot (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Perivale include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Alperton Community School (1.2 miles east) and St Benedict's School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Brentham Clubhouse pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.8 miles south)
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- How easy it is to reach
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note