Greater London · England
Asbestos Survey in Riddlesdown
Buildings in Riddlesdown built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos help in Riddlesdown
Why people call us in Riddlesdown
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 are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
A school such as Harris Primary Academy Kenley counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
About our asbestos survey in Riddlesdown
For landlords and managing agents in Riddlesdown, a survey gives contractors the information they need before they start. People often contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, including water tanks, flues and soffits.
London buildings in areas like Riddlesdown have normally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Duty holders and landlords in Riddlesdown
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The building’s size and layout
- The number of materials to sample
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Riddlesdown, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Riddlesdown buildings and asbestos surveys
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Properties in Riddlesdown range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Riddlesdown to London (about 12 miles away).
If you have an older property in Riddlesdown, near St Edmund's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Public buildings around Riddlesdown, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
We cover surveys across the CR8 and CR2 postcode area. Local streets include Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue; we cover every one. Main roads around Riddlesdown include the A22, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Riddlesdown, we cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Riddlesdown 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.
A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Riddlesdown include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
The process
If a material is damaged, we’ll say so before we leave, rather than waiting for the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not normally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Riddlesdown
- Every main survey type
- Houses, flats and business premises
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear next steps
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Questions from Riddlesdown
Could my house in Riddlesdown contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Riddlesdown station?
Yes, we cover Riddlesdown, including the streets around Riddlesdown station.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Riddlesdown?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you work in Riddlesdown?
Yes, Riddlesdown is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Places near Riddlesdown
More for properties in Riddlesdown
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note