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Asbestos Surveys in Haggerston, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Haggerston, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey in Haggerston
About our asbestos survey in Haggerston
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will help you choose the right one for your survey in Haggerston. We often deal with floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and garage roofs, and people normally contact us about shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises.
London buildings in areas like Haggerston have typically been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Haggerston (N1, E2, E8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
The danger normally comes from drilling, cutting or sanding a material nobody knew contained asbestos. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Workplaces built before 2000
If you have an older property in Haggerston, near Church of St Columba or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether extra samples cost more
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Clear next steps
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Asbestos surveys in Haggerston: local notes
Haggerston is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. Anywhere in Haggerston, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Haggerston is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For a school like Randal Cremer Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register. Public buildings around Haggerston, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Surveys anywhere in N1, E2 and E8 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Hyde Road, Glebe Road and Ufton Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Haggerston. Main roads around Haggerston include the A1208; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out surveys in Hoxton (1 mile west), Shoreditch (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile north), Kingsland (1 mile north) and Bethnal Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles west).
As a London location, Haggerston is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Museum of the Home (under half a mile south). The countryside around Haggerston includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Bridge Academy (within half a mile north-east) and The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Stag's Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.1 miles south) and Metropolitan Borough of Islington (1.2 miles north-west)
Common questions in Haggerston
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Haggerston?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work in Haggerston despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually take samples for analysis. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Towns and villages near Haggerston
Other services in Haggerston
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Haggerston, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Looking after things afterwards
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- 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 inspects and takes samples
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Materials we deal with
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note