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Asbestos Surveys in Putney Vale, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Putney Vale: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Public and community buildings
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos help in Putney Vale
Options to consider in Putney Vale
Management or refurbishment and demolition? 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. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear written quotes
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Asbestos survey in Putney Vale
Plenty of older buildings, in Putney Vale as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you’re in. Typical materials include flues, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels, and people normally contact us about rented homes due for maintenance and workplaces built before 2000.
Properties in areas like Putney Vale have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Putney Vale (SW15, KT2, SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Putney Vale
Putney Vale is about 2 miles north-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Putney Vale is within our Greater London area, for surveys of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Putney Vale to London (about 8 miles away).
For rented homes close to Raynes Park station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in Putney Vale, near St John the Baptist or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Wherever your property is in SW15, KT2 and SW19, we can help with an asbestos survey. Local streets include Stag Lane, Friars Avenue and Kingston Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A308, Putney Vale is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Putney Vale, we also cover Kingston Vale (1 mile south), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east) and Copse Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Putney Vale 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.
Nearby you will also find Atkinson Morley Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Coombe (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Putney Vale includes Kew Gardens Lake and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Nearby schools include Robin Hood Primary School (0.6 miles south-west) and The Norwegian School in London (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How we price an asbestos survey
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The quantity or area
- How many outbuildings are included
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
FAQs for Putney Vale
Do you work near Raynes Park station?
Yes, we cover Putney Vale and the area towards Raynes Park station, about 2 miles south-east.
Can you survey a school or hall near Putney Vale?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Places near Putney Vale
What else we do in Putney Vale
After the job
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Book the survey before booking builders
Things not to do
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- 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 isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site