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Asbestos Survey in South Wimbledon
Need an asbestos survey in South Wimbledon? We work across South Wimbledon and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey near South Wimbledon
How asbestos survey works in South Wimbledon
Any building in South Wimbledon built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include schools, halls and community buildings and planned refurbishment work, involving floor tiles, textured ceilings and soffits.
In places like South Wimbledon, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Where asbestos turns up
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Public and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition projects
Non-domestic buildings, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Common questions in South Wimbledon
Do older homes in South Wimbledon have asbestos?
If your home in South Wimbledon was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near South Wimbledon?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
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. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Do you cover South Wimbledon?
Yes, South Wimbledon is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of an asbestos survey:
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How big the building is
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
South Wimbledon buildings and asbestos surveys
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cover South Wimbledon as part of Greater London, for surveys of every size. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For rented homes close to Wimbledon station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Halls and leisure centres near South Wimbledon fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
Here we cover the SW19, SW20 and SW17 postcode area. That could mean a property on Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, South Wimbledon 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 St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). The countryside around South Wimbledon includes Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Wibbas Down Inn (under half a mile west)
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
The process
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
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Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
- 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