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Asbestos Survey in Soho
Asbestos survey across Soho, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
Asbestos help in Soho
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
About our asbestos survey in Soho
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Soho. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. From rented homes due for maintenance and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, we deal with pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles and more.
London buildings in areas like Soho have normally been altered many times, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Soho (W1F, W1T, W1D)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
More for properties in Soho
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
After the job
After the survey you get a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Things not to do
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
You’ll get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Soho
Do you work in Soho despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Soho and the area around Tottenham Court Road station?
Yes. Tottenham Court Road station is close to the centre of Soho, and we cover the whole area.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is a survey needed before building work in Soho?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
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.
Soho buildings and asbestos surveys
Soho is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. In Soho, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
Public buildings around Soho, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. If you’re a landlord near Tottenham Court Road station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
For surveys in W1F, W1T and W1D, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Soho sits on or near the A4 and A301, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include West End (1 mile east), Chinatown (1 mile south), Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east) and St James's (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Soho 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.3 miles east) and Westminster St James (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Soho includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bar Soho (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include London Library (0.5 miles south-west)
Duty holders and landlords in Soho
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you run a business from older premises in Soho, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site