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Asbestos Survey in Surrey Quays
Asbestos survey across Surrey Quays, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Public and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
Need an asbestos survey in Surrey Quays?
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos survey for Surrey Quays properties
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. From demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and the communal parts of blocks of flats, we deal with boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and pipe lagging and more.
For London properties like those in Surrey Quays, the scope matters most: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Every main survey type
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For businesses and landlords in Surrey Quays
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Surrey Quays must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What happens next
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Typical surveys in Surrey Quays
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Demolition projects
- Planned refurbishment work
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
For a school like Rotherhithe Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Surrey Quays
Is asbestos common in Surrey Quays homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Surrey Quays with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Surveys around Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. For surveys in Surrey Quays, tell us about parking and access. Surrey Quays is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
If you let flats or houses near Surrey Quays station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Got an older property in Surrey Quays, close to St Katharine with St Bartholomew or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Anywhere in SE16, SE8 and SE15, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A200 and A2208, Surrey Quays is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Surrey Quays we cover include Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
As a London location, Surrey Quays is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Surrey Quays includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Surrey Quays include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (within half a mile north-west)
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site