Homemove - The home of moving home
Homes For Sale Homes To Rent
Guides
Moving guides Which survey do I need? Home issues A to Z Glossary Moving journey planner Help to Buy statistics Articles and FAQs
Services
Estate Agents Mortgages Legal Surveys Removals Cleaning Broadband Energy Home Insurance
Other Products
Help-to-Buy Bundles First-Time Buyer Environmental Report
Tools
Instant Valuation EPC Checker Property Risk Calculator Council Tax Band Checker Mortgage Calculator Broadband Speed Test
Games
Sign In / Register

Asbestos survey

Asbestos survey for homes built before 2000. Know before you drill.

Asbestos was used in British homes for decades, in ceilings, floor tiles, pipe lagging and garage roofs. Left alone it is usually safe. Drilled or sanded, it is not. A survey tells you where it is before the work starts.

Get a price and book
  • Qualified asbestos surveyors
  • Samples tested in a lab
  • Before refurbishment or demolition
A surveyor Homie in a protective suit and red mask taking a small sample from an old garage roof
  • 1999when the last types were banned in the UK
  • 2000homes built before this may contain it
  • Labtested samples, not guesses
  • Safeto leave if it is sound and undisturbed
ITV News TV Appearance The Times Featured AI Tech Company The Guardian - Homemove Insert Feature

The short answer

Asbestos survey, in 30 seconds

When you need one
Before drilling, sanding or knocking through in a home built before 2000, and before demolition.
Where it hides
Artex ceilings, floor tiles, pipe lagging, boiler cupboards, soffits and corrugated garage roofs.
What you get
Where it is, the type, its condition and what to do: leave, seal or remove.
Who removes it
Some types need a licensed contractor. The report tells you which.

When it was used

Asbestos in British homes, decade by decade

The age of a home is the best guide to whether asbestos might be in it.

  • 1950s to 1970sCeiling coatings, floor tiles, lagging, garage roofs Peak use
  • 1980sBlue and brown types banned in 1985 Still used
  • 1990sWhite asbestos banned in 1999 Declining
  • 2000 onwardsNew homes should not contain it Not used

UK bans on asbestos use, by type.

How it works

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us the plan

    Which rooms and what work, so the survey covers them.

  2. 2

    The surveyor samples

    Small samples are taken safely and sealed.

  3. 3

    Get the lab results

    Where it is, what it is, and what to do.

FAQ

Asbestos survey: your questions

Does my home have asbestos?

If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it might. Only a survey with lab-tested samples can say for sure.

Is asbestos dangerous?

In good condition and left alone, it usually is not. The risk comes when it is damaged, drilled or sanded and the fibres get into the air.

When do I need a survey?

Before refurbishment or demolition work in an older home, so the builders know what they are cutting into.

Who can remove it?

Some low-risk materials can be removed by trained builders; higher-risk types need a licensed contractor. The report says which.

How long do results take?

Lab results usually come back within a few working days.

Near you

Asbestos survey near you.

Local Asbestos survey pages for every big town and city we cover.

Every area

Also from our surveyors

Other surveys and valuations

Ready when you are.

Asbestos survey, booked online and tracked in your Homemove dashboard.

Get a price and book
Cookie settings

We use cookies to improve your experience. · Privacy · Cookies