Question 1

Which parts of London do you cover, and what types of properties do you inspect?

Accepted Answer

We cover all 32 Greater London boroughs, from Victorian terraced conversions in Camden and Wandsworth to 1930s suburban semi-detached homes in Barnet and Bromley. We regularly survey purpose-built mansion blocks, post-war council flats, and extended family houses for buyers, landlords, and contractors. You can book us for full property inspections or targeted sampling of individual items like Artex ceilings or old floor tiles.

Question 2

How do you price an asbestos survey, and what details do you need for a quote?

Accepted Answer

We price each job on a fixed-fee basis depending on the size of the property, its age, and whether you require a visual management survey or an intrusive R&D survey. Sending over an estate agent link, floor plan, or photos of the specific areas you want checked allows us to give you an accurate price immediately. The quote covers the site visit, sample extraction, and independent UKAS-accredited laboratory testing with no hidden extras added later.

Question 3

How quickly can you attend the property, and when do we get the survey report?

Accepted Answer

We can usually get a surveyor on site within a few working days, coordinating directly with you, your estate agent, or your tenants for access. Samples collected on site go straight to an independent UKAS-accredited testing laboratory via courier. You will receive a straightforward digital report containing material risk assessments, clear photographs of every inspected area, and official laboratory test certificates as soon as the results are returned.

Question 4

How do I know whether I need a management survey or a refurbishment (R&D) survey?

Accepted Answer

If you are buying a home, taking on a rental property, or need a check for general occupancy, you need a management survey to assess accessible surface materials without damaging finishes. If you are having builders in to take down walls, re-plaster ceilings, rewire, or strip out a kitchen, you need an intrusive R&D survey. An R&D survey is targeted directly at the planned construction zones and involves opening up boxing, service risers, and floor voids before your trades start.

Question 5

Can you take away the asbestos if the survey confirms it is present in the home?

Accepted Answer

We remove lower-risk, non-licensed materials directly, including corrugated cement garage roofs, rainwater downpipes, thermoplastic vinyl floor tiles, and bitumen adhesive. We use Class H vacuums and controlled wetting techniques on site, double-bag all waste in UN-approved sacks, and issue legal hazardous waste consignment paperwork. If the survey identifies higher-risk materials such as asbestos insulating board (AIB) or pipe lagging, we advise on the next practical steps and help you source a licensed removal contractor.

Question 6

Do we need to leave the house while the asbestos survey takes place?

Accepted Answer

For a standard pre-purchase or management survey, you can stay inside the property while we work through the rooms. We apply fibre-suppressing wetting agents before extracting samples and seal the extraction points immediately, meaning no dust escapes into your living space. For intrusive refurbishment surveys where we have to lift floorboards and break into ceiling voids, we ask that rooms under inspection are cleared of occupants and trades until testing is finished.

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