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Asbestos Survey in Bounds Green
Looking for an asbestos survey in Bounds Green? We work across Bounds Green and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos survey near Bounds Green
Asbestos survey in Bounds Green
Any building in Bounds Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include public and community buildings and rented homes between tenancies, involving textured ceilings, pipe lagging and soffits.
In areas like Bounds Green, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Bounds Green (N22, N11, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Surveying buildings in Bounds Green
Bounds Green is about 2 miles east of Finchley, in Greater London. Bounds Green has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Bounds Green is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Bowes Park station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Altering an older house in Bounds Green, wherever it is? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
We handle surveys in every part of N22, N11 and N13 and the streets around it. From Oak Lane, York Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. With the A109 close by, Bounds Green is simple for us to get to. We also carry out surveys in Bowes Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile north), New Southgate (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north-east) and Palmers Green (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Bounds Green is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Greentrees Hospital (1.1 miles east) and The Mall Wood Green (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Glebelands Local Nature Reserve and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Bounds Green include Ming-Ai (under half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Springfield pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (0.6 miles south-east)
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
What affects the price in Bounds Green
What changes the cost:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
- Which survey type fits your plans
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Typical surveys in Bounds Green
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That’s why so many buildings in Greater London can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
In older properties, we often see:
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
A school such as Bounds Green Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The report contents
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Places near Bounds Green
More for properties in Bounds Green
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
To avoid problems in future:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Bounds Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Questions from Bounds Green
Do older homes in Bounds Green have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Bounds Green and the area around Bowes Park station?
Yes. Bowes Park station is close to the centre of Bounds Green, and we cover the whole area.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Bounds Green?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
What does the survey report include?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site