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Asbestos Survey for Swiss Cottage
Asbestos survey for Swiss Cottage: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Community buildings and halls
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos help in Swiss Cottage
Why people call us in Swiss Cottage
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
For a school like The UCL Academy, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Questions to ask before you book
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What the report or result will contain
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope, in writing
Asbestos survey for Swiss Cottage properties
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building in Swiss Cottage, or the shared parts of a block of flats, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is typically the starting point. People often contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and purchases of older homes and buildings, including garage roofs, pipe lagging and floor tiles.
In towns and villages like Swiss Cottage, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Swiss Cottage
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey type
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Step by step
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Your questions about an asbestos survey in Swiss Cottage
Do you cover Swiss Cottage and the area around South Hampstead station?
Yes. South Hampstead station is close to the centre of Swiss Cottage, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Swiss Cottage despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Duty holders and landlords in Swiss Cottage
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Surveying buildings in Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Swiss Cottage has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Swiss Cottage is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Altering an older house in Swiss Cottage, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Swiss Cottage are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Anywhere in NW3, NW8 and NW6, we can help with an asbestos survey. Whether your property is on Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Swiss Cottage, we also cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Swiss Cottage includes The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site