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Asbestos Surveys in Temple Bar, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Temple Bar may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
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Asbestos survey near Temple Bar
Planning building work in Temple Bar? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Common materials are soffits, pipe lagging and textured ceilings, and people typically contact us about checks on rental property and surveys requested by builders before work.
Properties in places like Temple Bar have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Surveys around Temple Bar
Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. If your survey is in Temple Bar, let us know about access when you get in touch. Temple Bar is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you have an older property in Temple Bar, near Temple Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Public buildings around Temple Bar, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We handle surveys in every part of WC2B, WC2E and EC1N and the streets around it. From Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Temple Bar on the A4 and A40, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Temple Bar, we cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Temple Bar 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.
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (under half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Places near Temple Bar
What else we do in Temple Bar
Why people call us in Temple Bar
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you manage lettings around City Thameslink station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What your quote should include
- The number of samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- If the price includes VAT
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
The scope of an asbestos survey
Before booking, note that:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
FAQs for Temple Bar
Do you work near City Thameslink station?
Yes, we cover Temple Bar, including the streets around City Thameslink station.
Can you work in Temple Bar with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do you work in Temple Bar?
Yes, Temple Bar is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Who needs a management 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.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
Management or refurbishment and demolition? 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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports and results you can share
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site