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Asbestos Surveys in The Burroughs, Greater London
Asbestos survey in The Burroughs: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in The Burroughs
Asbestos survey near The Burroughs
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. We offer management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys in The Burroughs, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical materials include flues, water tanks and garage roofs, and typical jobs are demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and common parts of flats and HMOs.
In a London neighbourhood like The Burroughs, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The building’s size and layout
- How much sampling is needed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Surveying buildings in The Burroughs
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Anywhere in The Burroughs, just send the postcode. The Burroughs is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Got an older property in The Burroughs, close to St Mary's Church or further out? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. If you manage lettings around Hendon station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
For surveys in NW4, NW9 and NW11, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road. Main roads around The Burroughs include the A41; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside The Burroughs, we also cover Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
As a London location, The Burroughs is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near The Burroughs include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Burroughs include Brampton College (within half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (within half a mile north-east)
Common reasons for surveys in The Burroughs
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Demolition and strip-out
Schools such as St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Looking after things afterwards
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.
A few practical points:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in The Burroughs
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- 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 is not clear
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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FAQs for The Burroughs
Do older homes in The Burroughs have asbestos?
If your home in The Burroughs was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in The Burroughs despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Which asbestos survey do I need in The Burroughs?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We’ll recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
Is a survey needed before building work in The Burroughs?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Options to consider in The Burroughs
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
For businesses and landlords in The Burroughs
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in The Burroughs must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- 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