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Asbestos Surveys in South Kensington, Greater London
Asbestos survey in South Kensington and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos survey for South Kensington
The scope of an asbestos survey
The usual limits are:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
Asbestos survey for South Kensington properties
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. From demolition projects and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms, we cover pipe lagging, flues and textured ceilings and more.
In places like South Kensington, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- South Kensington (SW3, SW7, SW10)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Asbestos surveys in South Kensington: local notes
South Kensington is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. South Kensington is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If you let flats or houses near West Brompton station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around South Kensington are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We carry out surveys all over the SW3, SW7 and SW10 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on King's Road, Fulham Road and Museum Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in South Kensington. You will find South Kensington on the A3217, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside South Kensington, we cover Little Chelsea (1 mile south), Chelsea (1 mile east), Brompton (1 mile north-east), World's End (1 mile south) and Earl's Court (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
South Kensington 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Marsden Hospital (within half a mile east) and Victoria and Albert Museum Spiral (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near South Kensington include Serpentine and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include London School of Dramatic Art (less than half a mile north) and Collingham College (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Anglesea Arms (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (less than half a mile north) and Ladbroke Estate (2 miles north-west)
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of survey you need
- How many different materials need sampling
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Questions from South Kensington
Do older homes in South Kensington have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in South Kensington may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in South Kensington despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Do you survey commercial buildings in South Kensington?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Tell us about the building and what you need.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Typical surveys in South Kensington
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
These come up again and again:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Schools such as Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
Weighing up your options
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. 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. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Condition assessed for every material
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Domestic and commercial work
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
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How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note