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Asbestos Surveys in West Ham, Greater London
Asbestos survey across West Ham and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Demolition projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in West Ham?
Asbestos survey in West Ham
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across West Ham. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are pipe lagging, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels, and people typically contact us about the communal parts of blocks of flats and checks on rental property.
London buildings in areas like West Ham have normally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
An old survey may not be enough. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so planned refurbishment generally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Practical recommendations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition assessed for every material
See our prices page and our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
Also in West Ham
For businesses and landlords in West Ham
If you run a business from older premises in West Ham, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What happens
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
West Ham questions
Do you cover West Ham and the area around West Ham station?
Yes. West Ham station is about 0.5 miles south-west of West Ham, and we cover both.
Do older homes in West Ham have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings typically starts with one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Surveying buildings in West Ham
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. If your survey is in West Ham, let us know about access. West Ham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you let flats or houses near West Ham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. A school such as West Ham Church Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
This part of Greater London takes in E15, E13 and E7, and your survey can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close, wherever it is in West Ham. Other places close to West Ham we cover include Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
As a London location, West Ham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Ham include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include West Ham Church School (under half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How much sampling is needed
- How many outbuildings are included
- How big the building is
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
What happens next
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
Avoid these
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note