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Asbestos Survey for Arnos Grove
Any pre-2000 building in Arnos Grove may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos survey near Arnos Grove
Arnos Grove buildings and asbestos surveys
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Arnos Grove, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Arnos Grove, whether near Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Public buildings around Arnos Grove, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We handle surveys in every part of N11, N14 and N13. Your property could be on Oak Lane, High Road and York Road. Main roads around Arnos Grove include the A109 and A1004, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out surveys in New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
As a London location, Arnos Grove is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Arnos Grove include Broomfield School (under half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
About our asbestos survey in Arnos Grove
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Arnos Grove. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. People often contact us about schools, halls and community buildings and contractors’ requests for an asbestos report, including water tanks, boiler cupboard panels and soffits.
London buildings in areas like Arnos Grove have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access to the area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What happens next
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
Don’ts
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Arnos Grove
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Arnos Grove
Can you survey a school or hall near Arnos Grove?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in Arnos Grove despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Is a survey needed before building work in Arnos Grove?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Typical surveys in Arnos Grove
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
Schools such as Bowes Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Areas included and excluded
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
How we work
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- 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