HK Asbestos Services

22/09/2026

🪖 𝐀 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘… 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐒𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆?

During a recent asbestos survey, I came across this World War 2 gas mask with its original red metal filter, tucked away inside a property.

🔴 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?

This particular filter was identified as containing asbestos, a fascinating piece of history, but also a reminder that asbestos can be found in some very unexpected places. Older properties can contain asbestos-containing materials that aren't always obvious. That’s why having the right areas identified and assessed before renovation, refurbishment or demolition is so important.

I provide asbestos surveying and sampling for:
🏠 Homeowners & landlords
🔨 Building & construction trades
🏢 Commercial & industrial properties
🧪 Bulk sampling & asbestos analysis
📋 Asbestos reports & compliance

With 15 years' total experience including 12 years in asbestos surveying and 3 years in removal, I’m fully insured and BOHS P402 qualified.

Don't take the risk. Get it surveyed.
📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com⁠

16/09/2026

⚠️ IT CAN BE THE SMALLEST THINGS YOU NEED TO CHECK ⚠️

During a recent asbestos survey, I came across a small slither of cement board at the bottom of a boiler cupboard.
It might not look like much, but cement-based boards and other building materials can contain asbestos, particularly in older properties.
This is why it’s important not to assume that something is safe simply because it’s small or hidden away.

At HK Asbestos Services, I can help with:
Domestic & commercial asbestos surveys
Refurbishment & demolition surveys
Asbestos bulk sampling & analysis
Asbestos reports and compliance
Identifying asbestos risks before renovation or demolition

With 15 years' experience, including 12 years in asbestos surveying and 3 years in removal, I'm fully insured and BOHS P402 qualified.

If you're a homeowner, landlord, property buyer or building contractor, and you're unsure whether a material could contain asbestos, don't take the risk.

📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com⁠
HK Asbestos Services
Protecting People For A Safer Tomorrow

07/09/2026

🚽 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 …
During a recent asbestos survey, we came across an old composite toilet cistern, a type of material that I don’t encounter very often.
It’s a good reminder that asbestos can be found in some unexpected places, particularly within older buildings and their fixtures.
🔎 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭?
You can’t always identify asbestos-containing materials just by looking at them. If an unexpected material is disturbed, removed or damaged without first being assessed, there is a risk of releasing asbestos fibres.
That’s why having the appropriate asbestos survey carried out before refurbishment, maintenance or demolition work is so important.
At 𝐇𝐊 𝐀𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, we carry out asbestos surveys and sampling for:
🏠 Domestic properties
🏢 Commercial properties
🏗️ Construction & refurbishment projects
🏛️ Local authorities & property managers
If you’re unsure whether something may contain asbestos, don’t assume. Get it checked.

📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com⁠
📍 Covering Essex, London, Kent, Hertfordshire and the wider South East.

24/08/2026

🏢 ASBESTOS SURVEY – COMMERCIAL BUILDING, KENT
Another asbestos survey completed by HK Asbestos Services, this time at a commercial property in Kent.

During the survey, 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟳 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 from a range of building materials and areas. The findings highlighted why asbestos surveys are so important, particularly in older commercial properties where asbestos-containing materials can be hidden in areas that may not be immediately obvious.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱:
🔹 AIB riser panels and access panel (Brown)
🔹 Loose asbestos rope
🔹 Floor tiles with bitumen
🔹 Cement flue
🔹 Window putty
🔹Textured coating
🔹Insulating board soffits

Some asbestos-containing materials can be difficult to recognise just by looking at them. If they are disturbed during refurbishment, maintenance, repair or demolition, asbestos fibres can potentially be released into the air and inhaled.
This is why having the correct asbestos survey carried out before work begins is so important.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Asbestos can release harmful fibres when disturbed, including brown asbestos (amosite), like that identified in the materials shown in our photos. Exposure can cause serious diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma, which is why identifying asbestos before work begins is so important.

⚠️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱?
Undetected asbestos can put contractors, employees, occupants and other workers at risk. It can also lead to:
• Unplanned exposure
• Work being stopped or delayed
• Additional project costs
• Potential legal and compliance issues
• Unnecessary disruption to your project

📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com⁠�
Need an asbestos survey? Get in touch with HK Asbestos Services for a free, no-obligation quote.

15/08/2026

🏚️ Asbestos Survey – Three Barns, Colchester

We recently carried out 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 for one of our 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, based in London.

We’re proud to continue supporting our clients across the region, providing reliable asbestos surveying services to help keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Older agricultural and rural buildings can contain asbestos in a variety of materials, so carrying out the appropriate survey before refurbishment, renovation or demolition works is essential.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝:
✅ Inspection of accessible areas
✅ Identification of suspected asbestos-containing materials
✅ Sampling where required
✅ Photographic records and detailed reporting
✅ Clear recommendations to support future works

We work with construction companies, domestic and commercial clients, property professionals and local authorities, providing professional asbestos surveying and sampling services across Essex, London and the surrounding areas.

🏗️ 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓?
🏠 𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂 𝒅𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚?
🏛️ 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒔𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕?

Whether you need a one-off survey or a reliable company you can use on a regular basis, HK Asbestos Services is here to help.

📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com

Get in touch today to discuss your project or arrange a free, no-obligation quote.

22/07/2026

18/07/2026

📍 Areas We Cover
At HK Asbestos Services, we proudly provide professional, fully compliant asbestos surveys across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire.
With 15+ years of industry experience, we've worked on everything from residential homes to major landmarks across the South East and we're happy to travel further afield across the UK to support your project (additional travel costs may apply).
✅ Asbestos Management Surveys
✅ Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
✅ Bulk Sampling
✅ Risk Assessments & Compliance Reporting
Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, property manager, or commercial client, get in touch today for expert advice you can trust.
📞 07794 492262
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.hkasbestosservices.com

18/07/2026

My name is Harry, an independent asbestos surveyor at HK Asbestos Services, dedicated to delivering professional, reliable and fully compliant asbestos surveys. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏𝟓+ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, including 12+ years specialising in asbestos surveying and 3 years in licensed asbestos removal, I offer a level of practical knowledge that sets me apart. Having worked on both the surveying and removal side of the industry gives me a comprehensive understanding of asbestos management, enabling me to provide practical, accurate advice that helps clients make informed decisions while ensuring full compliance with current legislation.

I have carried out asbestos surveys on a wide variety of projects, from domestic homes to some of the UK's most recognised commercial and public buildings, including Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Battersea Power Station, London Underground stations and trackside infrastructure, hospitals, police stations, schools, and hundreds of residential properties. I also had the honour to contribute to the recovery efforts at Grenfell Tower, carrying out asbestos related work as part of the wider remediation programme.

𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧:
Asbestos Management Surveys
Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys
Bulk Sampling
Comprehensive Risk Assessments
Detailed Compliance Reporting

Every survey is completed with a safety-first approach, technical accuracy, and clear, easy-to-understand reporting. Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, property manager, or commercial client, I provide honest advice and dependable service you can trust.

I also work closely with a trusted network of fully insured, licensed asbestos removal contractors and analytical laboratories, allowing us to manage your project from initial survey through to removal and final clearance one point of contact throughout, making the process straightforward and fully compliant.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐊 𝐀𝐬𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬?
15+ years of asbestos industry experience
12+ years specialising in asbestos surveying
3 years of licensed asbestos removal experience
BOHS P402 Qualified - Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings
Fully insured with PI and PL
Experienced across domestic, commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, transport, and public sector projects
Professional, detailed, and fully compliant survey reports

If you require expert asbestos advice or need to arrange a survey, I'd be delighted to help. Contact HK Asbestos Services today on 07794492262.
or visit our website

The standard survey required to locate, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspect asbestos-containing materials which could be disturbed during normal occupancy.