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Asbestos Survey in Richmond upon Thames

Any pre-2000 building in Richmond upon Thames may contain asbestos. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.

Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Pre-work surveys for trades
Rented homes due for maintenance

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Asbestos help in Richmond upon Thames

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About our asbestos survey in Richmond upon Thames

A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with. Common materials are flues, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about community buildings and halls and common parts of flats and HMOs.

Properties in places like Richmond upon Thames have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.

Where: Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
County: Greater London
Covers: Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
You receive: Survey report and lab results
Quotes: Written quote for your job
Call: 07833 053 749
Updated: 26 October 2026

Notes being taken on a tablet by a surveyor wearing a respirator

After we’ve finished in Richmond upon Thames

Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.

Some practical advice:

Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Share any previous surveys or drawings
Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas

What to avoid

If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.

Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.

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. The work area is kept clear while we are working.

Send us the address and what you need the survey for
We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
Samples go to the laboratory
The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear

Preparing for the visit

Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Keep the area clear of children and pets
Clear access to the area, loft or garage

Get a quote

If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.

Tell us what you need

Related guides

Can I do it myself?

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.

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.

Common questions in Richmond upon Thames

Do you work near Richmond station?

Yes. Richmond station is close to the centre of Richmond upon Thames, and we cover the whole area.

Can you work in Richmond upon Thames with London’s parking rules?

We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.

Is asbestos dangerous?

Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.

Does a survey leave holes?

Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.

Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?

First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.

Can you help with a flat?

We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.

Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?

No, they’re different: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it does not typically sample anything. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.

Can you help a business or landlord?

Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.

Surveying buildings in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. Properties in Richmond upon Thames range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Richmond upon Thames to London (9 miles away).

Schools such as Marshgate Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you let flats or houses near Richmond station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.

This part of Greater London takes in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square; we cover every one. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Richmond upon Thames, we also cover North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).

Richmond upon Thames is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.

Nearby you will also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Richmond upon Thames include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.

Schools near Richmond upon Thames include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (under half a mile north-west)
Local pubs include The White Horse Richmond pub (less than half a mile north)
Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)

Map of Richmond upon Thames © OpenStreetMap contributors

What’s included, and what is not

The usual limits are:

A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos

If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.

Common materials

Soffits and porch canopies
Boiler cupboards and panels
Pipe lagging
Cement sheets and cladding
Artex and textured coatings
Garage and shed roofs
Roofing felt and bitumen
Floor tiles and adhesive
Ceiling tiles
Water tanks and flues

More about this service

How we price an asbestos survey

We base our quote on:

Location, parking and any London charges
Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
How much there is
How big the building is

Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.

Photos that help

A few photos can save a site visit:

Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Labels, if any
Where we could park
A clear close-up

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Responsibilities for owners

If your business premises in Richmond upon Thames were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.

Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.

What it might be made of

Textured coatings

We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.

Pipe lagging

Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. Work on it is licensed.

Weighing up your options

A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.