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Residential Asbestos Surveys in Kingston upon Thames and Surrounding Areas

Here at Key Asbestos Services Ltd, we are frequently asked to help in the process of purchasing a new house or flat. This usually occurs when suspicious material is flagged up during a property survey.

As a reputable asbestos company, we have over a decade of experience in residential asbestos surveys and site remediation. Based near Chessington, we are well-placed to help potential buyers across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Kent, London and Sussex with all their asbestos concerns and queries.

Asbestos House Survey

Naturally, anyone buying a property will want assurance that materials housed within it pose no risk to inhabitants or visitors. So, if your survey identifies potential asbestos, our team can collect and analyse samples and report on our findings.

We will be able to identify whether the suspect material is asbestos, what type it is and its associated risk. Our team can also advise you on any remedial action that is required.

Domestic Asbestos Surveys

We understand that the buying process can be stressful as well as exciting. That’s why our surveyors adopt quick turnaround times, so any delay in completion will be minimised as much as possible.
Our team has excellent attention to detail and can provide you with accurate findings, free from jargon. This will allow you to make informed decisions about your new home or investment property.

Asbestos Home Buyers Surveys

There is no legal requirement to remove asbestos, but it is crucial to know if a property you intend to buy contains the substance. This is because it is commonly mixed in with other materials and is not easily identifiable. What’s more, any future remodelling or refurbishment of the property would likely result in the asbestos being disturbed.

Pre–Purchase Surveys

Suspected asbestos-containing materials are often highlighted by home buyer and building surveys as you approach the exchange to buy a new house or flat.

Common items and materials that are flagged up include:

Homebuyers need to know if the suspect material contains asbestos, as the survey will not usually confirm this. Once we can confirm the presence of asbestos, we can assess the risk and what action needs to be taken to make the property safe.

What Can We Do About Suspected Asbestos Materials?

We can identify whether asbestos is present, what the potential risk is and what remedial action is required. This may require a full asbestos survey, especially where several potential asbestos-containing materials have been identified.

Where a specific material has been identified by a home buyers or building survey as suspected to contain asbestos, then we can carry out inspection and sampling of that material.

Asbestos materials can often be left in situ as long as their condition is monitored and steps are put in place to avoid disturbance of the asbestos-containing material.

What to Do About Asbestos if You Plan Refurbishment Works?

Asbestos Surveys and Asbestos Registers for the Common Parts of Blocks of Flats

FAQS

Is it worth getting an asbestos survey when buying a house?

For older homes, it's well worth it. Asbestos can hide in ceilings, floors, flues and outbuildings, and knowing before you buy or renovate avoids unwelcome surprises later. We survey residential properties across Kingston-upon-Thames and Surrey, giving buyers a clear picture before they commit.

Do you legally have to declare asbestos when selling a house?

Sellers mustn't mislead buyers, so any known asbestos should be disclosed on the property information form. A survey gives you accurate information to pass on, which keeps the sale transparent and reassures prospective buyers rather than leaving them guessing.

Does asbestos devalue a house?

Well-managed, intact asbestos rarely has a major effect on value, though some buyers may factor in future removal. In practice, a clear survey showing the material's condition often reassures buyers more than the presence of asbestos itself puts them off.

Why Choose Key Asbestos Services Ltd?

There are several reasons why homeowners and businesses throughout Kingston upon Thames turn to us for domestic asbestos surveys:

We provide a single point of contact for asbestos surveys and associated remediation works
We hold full insurance for all our services
We have years of experience in domestic asbestos surveys
We have strong relationships with local building contractors, property management consultants and architects

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