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Asbestos Surveys in Temple, Greater London
Asbestos survey in Temple: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Asbestos help in Temple
How asbestos survey works in Temple
The type of survey you need in Temple depends on what happens next: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We’ll recommend the right one. Typical materials include pipe lagging, textured ceilings and flues, and people typically contact us about demolition projects and common parts of flats and HMOs.
Properties in places like Temple have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How we work
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Surveys around Temple
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. Temple is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Temple is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Temple are non-domestic premises, so their owners must manage any asbestos. For a school like St Clement Danes CofE Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
We handle surveys in every part of SE1, WC2H and WC2B. From Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around Temple include the A4 and A40; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Temple 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Temple include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (under half a mile south) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Devereux pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west)
For businesses and landlords in Temple
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of materials to sample
- The size and age of the building
- What the material is and its state
- The survey type
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in Temple
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
In older properties, we often see:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Got an older property in Temple, close to Temple Church or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
After we’ve finished in Temple
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Temple
Is asbestos common in Temple homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near Temple?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not typically take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover Temple?
Yes, we do: our area includes Temple and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
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More for properties in Temple
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site