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Asbestos Surveys in Vale of Health, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Vale of Health, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
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Asbestos survey for Vale of Health properties
Our surveys in Vale of Health cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical jobs include demolition and strip-out and rented homes between tenancies, including pipe lagging, flues and soffits.
In places like Vale of Health, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Vale of Health
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Typical jobs in Vale of Health include:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Got an older property in Vale of Health, close to Christ Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Areas included and excluded
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether extra samples cost more
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
After the job
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Options to consider in Vale of Health
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Vale of Health
What else we do in Vale of Health
Surveys around Vale of Health
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. For surveys in Vale of Health, tell us about parking and access. Vale of Health is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Vale of Health to London (about 6 miles away).
If you are a landlord near Hampstead Heath station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Christ Church Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Wherever your property is in NW3, an asbestos survey is available. From Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Vale of Health include the A502, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Vale of Health, we also cover North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
As a London location, Vale of Health 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 Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Jack Straw's Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
FAQs for Vale of Health
Do you cover Vale of Health and the area around Hampstead Heath station?
Yes. Hampstead Heath station is about 0.7 miles south-east of Vale of Health, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Vale of Health have asbestos?
Any home in Vale of Health built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site