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Asbestos Surveys in Edgware, Greater London
Looking for an asbestos survey in Edgware? We work across Edgware and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Demolition and strip-out
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Asbestos survey near Edgware
If a building in Edgware dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may 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. Common materials are boiler cupboard panels, textured ceilings and soffits, and people usually contact us about pre-purchase checks on older properties and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms.
Properties in towns and villages like Edgware have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally bound in the bitumen.
Towns and villages near Edgware
What else we do in Edgware
Options to consider in Edgware
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Edgware
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Edgware, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Surveys around Edgware
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. Edgware is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Got an older property in Edgware, close to St Andrew or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. For rented homes close to Mill Hill Broadway station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Surveys anywhere in HA8, NW7 and HA7 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Edgware sits on or near the A5100, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Edgware 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Edgware include London Academy (0.8 miles west) and The Northgate School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.8 miles south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
FAQs for Edgware
Can you survey a school or hall near Edgware?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Mill Hill Broadway station?
Yes. Mill Hill Broadway station is about 1.1 miles south-east of Edgware, and we cover both.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Will the survey damage the property?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Step by step
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Edgware
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
What we deal with in Edgware
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Public and community buildings
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Edgware are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The number of samples
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note