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Asbestos Survey in Angel
Asbestos survey in Angel and across Greater London: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Workplaces built before 2000
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey in Angel
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
How asbestos survey works in Angel
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Angel must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is usually the starting point. We often deal with soffits, boiler cupboard panels and water tanks, and typical jobs are demolition projects and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
Before work on a flat or house in Angel, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Angel (N1, N1P, EC1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Recommendations in plain English
See our prices page and published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Angel
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
How it works
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Duty holders and landlords in Angel
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
What we deal with in Angel
Asbestos went into roofing, boards, coatings, tiles, insulation and more, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Planned refurbishment work
Non-domestic buildings, St John Evangelist RC Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Angel
Can you work in Angel with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Angel and the area around London Kings Cross station?
Yes, we cover Angel and the area towards London Kings Cross station, about 0.7 miles west.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s generally needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Places near Angel
Other services in Angel
Asbestos surveys in Angel: local notes
Angel is about 1 mile north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. Angel has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Public buildings around Angel, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. Got an older property in Angel, close to St Mark's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
We carry out surveys all over N1, N1P and EC1V and the streets around it. That could mean a property on City Road, Noel Road and Dewey Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Angel. With the A501 close by, Angel is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Pentonville (1 mile north-east), Clerkenwell (1 mile south), Islington (1 mile north), St Pancras (1 mile south-west) and Kings Cross (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (4 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Angel is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Brunswick Centre (0.9 miles south-west) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Angel include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (less than half a mile west) and Risinghill School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.7 miles north) and Pilsudski Institute of London (1 mile south-west)
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site