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Asbestos Survey in West Ealing
Asbestos survey in West Ealing and across Greater London: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Asbestos survey in West Ealing
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in West Ealing, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How asbestos survey works in West Ealing
About to refurbish in West Ealing? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Common materials are garage roofs, flues and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and rented homes due for maintenance.
Properties in towns and villages like West Ealing have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- 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
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually well bound in.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Surveying buildings in West Ealing
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in West Ealing, tell us the postcode and what you need. West Ealing is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our area stretches from West Ealing to London (11 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Public buildings around West Ealing, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
We handle surveys in every part of the W7, W13 and UB2 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road or the roads around them. With the A4001 close by, West Ealing is simple for us to get to. We also carry out surveys in Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
West Ealing is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Long Wood and Middle Lake.
- Schools near West Ealing include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Viaduct pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.4 miles east)
West Ealing questions
Do you work near Hanwell station?
Yes, we cover West Ealing, including the streets around Hanwell station.
Can you work in West Ealing with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Nearby places to West Ealing
Other services in West Ealing
Options to consider in West Ealing
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. Our guide explains which you need. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in West Ealing
- Clear next steps
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
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
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not 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.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note