Renovation risk
Artex, AIB, vinyl floor tiles and pipe lagging are common in pre-2000 homes and easily disturbed by DIY or unwitting contractor works.
Independent advice · Homeowners, HMOs & private landlords
Independent asbestos consultancy for homeowners & private landlords.
Most UK homes built before 2000 contain some asbestos. As Elements Surveying Group we give homeowners, HMO landlords and buyers clear, evidence-based advice — not a sales pitch. If you don't need a survey, we will tell you.
Sector challenges
What makes asbestos compliance hard in residential.
Plain-English advice
Homeowners need clear, practical guidance — not jargon-heavy reports written for compliance professionals.
HMO obligations
Private landlords of HMOs and rented stock carry CAR 2012 duties on communal areas and pre-2000 properties, often without knowing it.
How we help
A tailored asbestos service for the residential sector.
Pre-refurbishment surveys
Targeted refurbishment surveys before kitchen, bathroom or loft conversions to identify ACMs before contractors arrive.
Pre-purchase advice
Rapid management surveys before exchange so buyers know what they are taking on — and can negotiate accordingly.
HMO management surveys
Communal-area management surveys for HMO landlords to discharge CAR 2012 duties with evidence.
Single-sample testing
UKAS-partnered bulk analysis of suspect materials, with results inside 48 hours where required.
Plain-English independent reports, no jargon
Discreet, single-surveyor attendance
Fixed transparent pricing — flat communal-area management surveys from £160 + VAT
FAQs
Residential — common questions.
Do I need a survey before renovating?
If your home was built before 2000 and the works will disturb the building fabric, almost certainly yes — a refurbishment survey identifies any ACMs that would be disturbed during the works, protecting your contractors and your family. Where a survey is genuinely not needed, we will say so.
How quickly can you visit?
Most instructions across London, Essex, Kent and the surrounding counties are attended within a few working days. Reports are typically issued within 48–72 hours following the survey and receipt of laboratory results where sampling is required.
Same-week mobilisation
UKAS 17025 lab analysis
coverage across the South East and East of England
Other sectors we serve
Commercial Real Estate
Independent, evidence-based asbestos advice for institutional landlords, asset managers and managing agents — covering pre-acquisition due diligence, multi-let compliance, dilapidations and tenant fit-out.
Education
Independent, DfE-aligned asbestos consultancy for school estates, multi-academy trusts and HE providers — including programmed re-inspection and capital works support.
Healthcare
Independent, HTM-aligned asbestos consultancy for NHS Trusts, primary care networks, private hospitals and care homes — delivered with the clinical sensitivity these environments demand.
Speak to a qualified consultant about your residential estate.
Every enquiry is reviewed by a qualified consultant. We respond within one working day, in confidence.