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Asbestos Surveys in Southborough, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Southborough? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition projects
Need an asbestos survey in Southborough?
Asbestos survey for Southborough properties
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Southborough, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. From purchases of older homes and buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with flues, textured ceilings and boiler cupboard panels and more.
Before work on a flat or house in Southborough, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Southborough (BR2, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Southborough
Can you survey a school or hall near Southborough?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos common in Southborough homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Southborough can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
How we work
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, so you can keep people away. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you’re planning
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Surveying buildings in Southborough
Southborough is about 2 miles south-east of Bromley, in Greater London. We cover Southborough as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Southborough to London (about 10 miles away).
Schools such as Southborough Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Public buildings around Southborough, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Southborough, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in BR2 and BR1, an asbestos survey is available. Whether your property is on Pope Road, Crown Lane and Union Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Southborough we cover include Bromley Common (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile east), Locksbottom (2 miles south-east), Shortlands (2 miles west) and Crofton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
Southborough 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.
Nearby you will also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (0.9 miles south-west) and Bridgeways Day Hospital (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Local schools include Bishop Justus CofE School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Public House (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.4 miles north-west)
Common reasons for surveys in Southborough
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Demolition and strip-out
Planning work on an older building in Southborough, whether near St Augustine's Church or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Choosing the right option
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. See our guide to which survey you need. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Some practical advice:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Southborough must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What affects the price in Southborough
Every quote reflects:
- How big the building is
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Places near Southborough
Other services in Southborough
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note