Need an asbestos survey in Hemel Hempstead from a team that actually lives and works here? Smart Property Service is based in the town, so we know its buildings well. We carry out management and refurbishment surveys for businesses, landlords, schools and homeowners across Dacorum. Every sample goes to a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and your report usually arrives within 1–2 days.
Because we are local, there are no long travel times or call-out charges. We can often attend at short notice, and weekend visits cost nothing extra.
Hemel Hempstead became a new town in 1947, and most of it was built over the next three decades. Unfortunately, that was exactly when asbestos use in British construction was at its peak. As a result, a large share of local homes, schools, shops and offices may contain it.
Typical hiding places include ceiling tiles, partition boards, Artex coatings, floor tiles, boiler cupboards, soffits and garage roofs. In good condition, these materials are usually safe to leave. Problems start when someone drills, cuts or strips them out without knowing what they are.
Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, duty holders must manage asbestos in non-domestic buildings. That includes the common parts of flats, such as stairs, corridors and plant rooms. The first step is always a survey by a competent surveyor.
You will usually need an asbestos survey in Hemel Hempstead if you:
Private homeowners have no legal duty to manage asbestos. Nevertheless, the government guidance on asbestos in the home recommends taking care before any building work.
This is the right choice for a building in normal use. A management survey covers areas people could disturb during day-to-day activity and routine maintenance. The surveyor samples suspect materials and records their condition. Older guidance called this a Type 2 survey.
Planning building work? Then you need a refurbishment and demolition survey first. The surveyor opens up walls, floors and ceilings in the work area to find hidden materials. For that reason, the area should be empty on the day. This survey follows HSE guidance in HSG264 and replaced the old Type 3 survey.
Each part of town has its own typical risks. For instance, the post-war neighbourhoods of Adeyfield, Bennetts End, Chaulden, Gadebridge, Highfield and Warners End often have asbestos in garage roofs, flues and textured ceilings. Later estates such as Grovehill and Woodhall Farm can still contain it in boxing, floor tiles and soffits.
On the commercial side, older units across Maylands Business Park and around Apsley frequently have asbestos cement roofs, cladding and pipe lagging. Meanwhile, shops and offices in the Old Town and the Marlowes may hide insulating board behind newer fit-outs.
We also cover Boxmoor, Leverstock Green, Nash Mills, Kings Langley, Bovingdon, Berkhamsted and Tring.
Your price depends on floor area, survey type, access and how many samples we need. Here are our guide prices:
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Property size |
Guide price |
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Small unit (500 – 2,500 sq ft) |
£250 – £500 |
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Medium unit (2,500 – 5,000 sq ft) |
£500 – £1,000 |
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Large unit (5,000 – 10,000 sq ft) |
£1,000 – £2,500 |
Since we are local, there is no travel surcharge anywhere in Hemel Hempstead. You always receive a fixed quote before we book.
When you book an asbestos survey in Hemel Hempstead with us, you get:
We also provide EPC Certificates in Hemel Hempstead, Fire Risk Assessment, Legionella Risk Assessment, Lease Floor Plans and Property Floor Plans. Further afield, we carry out surveys in Watford, Luton, Aylesbury, Harrow and London.
How quickly can you visit? As we are based in town, we can often attend within a few days. Just call to check availability.
How long does an asbestos survey in Hemel Hempstead take? Most homes, shops and small offices take one to three hours. Larger industrial units or schools can take a full day.
Does finding asbestos mean it must be removed? No. Materials in good condition can often stay in place and be checked regularly. Our report explains whether each one should be monitored, sealed or removed.
Call 01442 939006 or 07860 540077, or email info@theasbestossurvey.co.uk. Alternatively, request a free quote online. Tell us the address, property type and any planned works, and we will recommend the right survey at a fixed price.