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Asbestos Surveys in Plaistow, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Plaistow, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos help in Plaistow
Asbestos survey near Plaistow
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey is for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey is for before building work. We’ll tell you which suits your plans in Plaistow. Typical materials include garage roofs, pipe lagging and soffits, and people usually contact us about shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and schools, halls and community buildings.
London buildings in areas like Plaistow have usually been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is generally cheaper in the end. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page or our cost guide.
What happens
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- 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
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for 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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Surveys around Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. If your survey is in Plaistow, let us know about access. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a school like Kaizen Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Altering an older house in Plaistow, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Here we cover the E13, E16 and E6 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the A1011 close by, Plaistow is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Plaistow 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 Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Why people call us in Plaistow
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
These come up again and again:
- Public and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition and strip-out
If you let flats or houses near West Ham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Plaistow: your questions answered
Do you cover Plaistow and the area around West Ham station?
Yes, we cover Plaistow and the area towards West Ham station, about 0.9 miles west.
Do older homes in Plaistow have asbestos?
If your home in Plaistow was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Plaistow?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
Nearby places to Plaistow
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How many different materials need sampling
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site