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Asbestos Survey in Surrey Canal
Any pre-2000 building in Surrey Canal may contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition and strip-out
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
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Asbestos survey in Surrey Canal
If a building in Surrey Canal dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may 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 refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition of garages, extensions and buildings, including garage roofs, flues and floor tiles.
Properties in places like Surrey Canal have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so a survey before work looks at later alterations as well as the original fabric. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Surrey Canal (SE16, SE15, SE14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Recommendations in plain English
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Surrey Canal
Surrey Canal is about 1 mile north-west of New Cross, in Greater London. If your survey is in Surrey Canal, let us know about access. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you let flats or houses near South Bermondsey station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Non-domestic buildings, Ilderton Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
We cover surveys across SE16, SE15 and SE14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pump Lane, Bush Road and Water Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Surrey Canal sits on or near the A200 and A2208; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover South Bermondsey (1 mile west), Surrey Quays (1 mile north-east), Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Peckham (1 mile south-west) and Deptford (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Surrey Canal 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.
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north) and Nunhead (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Surrey Canal includes New Cross Gate Cutting and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (0.6 miles west) and Southwark Free School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Surrey Docks pub (0.5 miles north)
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
- How many different materials need sampling
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Typical surveys in Surrey Canal
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:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
Altering an older house in Surrey Canal, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Surrey Canal questions
Do you cover Surrey Canal and the area around South Bermondsey station?
Yes. South Bermondsey station is close to the centre of Surrey Canal, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Surrey Canal with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
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Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
After we have finished:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note