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Asbestos Survey for Seven Kings
Asbestos survey across Seven Kings and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey in Seven Kings
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
About our asbestos survey in Seven Kings
The point of a survey is more than a list. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. Whether it’s schools, halls and community buildings and demolition and strip-out, we cover pipe lagging, water tanks and flues and more.
In areas like Seven Kings, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Seven Kings (IG3, IG2, IG1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Going forward:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos materials often look exactly like ones without asbestos. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the only reliable way to know.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Seven Kings are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- How many samples are included
For businesses and landlords in Seven Kings
For managing agents and freeholders in Seven Kings, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Seven Kings, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it doesn’t:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Seven Kings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
Places near Seven Kings
Also in Seven Kings
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The number of materials to sample
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access to the area
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Surveying buildings in Seven Kings
Seven Kings is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. We cover Seven Kings as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. Seven Kings is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
A school such as Downshall Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed. If you have an older property in Seven Kings, near St John the Evangelist or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
We handle surveys in every part of the IG3, IG2 and IG1 postcode area. Whether your property is on New Road, Lynn Road and High Road or a nearby road, we can help. Seven Kings is on the A118, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Seven Kings we cover include Newbury Park (1 mile north-west), Ilford (1 mile south-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-west), Barkingside (1 mile north-west) and Cranbrook (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
As a London location, Seven Kings is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2.2 miles north) and Goodmayes Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hainault Lodge and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Seven Kings include Palmer Catholic Academy (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Seven Kings
Do you work near Seven Kings station?
Yes. Seven Kings station is close to the centre of Seven Kings, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Seven Kings homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Seven Kings can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you work in Seven Kings?
Yes. We cover Seven Kings and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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