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Asbestos Survey in Hendon
Found something that might be asbestos in Hendon? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Community buildings and halls
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos help in Hendon
Asbestos survey for Hendon properties
If a building in Hendon dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Common materials are floor tiles, boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises.
Properties in areas like Hendon have often been refitted and extended over the decades, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Hendon (NW4, NW9, NW2, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Hendon
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Nearby places to Hendon
More for properties in Hendon
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your options compared
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Hendon
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Common reasons for surveys in Hendon
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
Halls and leisure centres near Hendon fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies.
Before booking anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether extra samples cost more
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Surveys around Hendon
Hendon is about 3 miles north-west of Hampstead, in Greater London. Hendon is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hendon is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you have an older property in Hendon, near Christ Church Hendon or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. A school such as Hendon School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
Wherever your property is in NW4, NW9, NW2 and NW11, we can help with an asbestos survey. We can help with surveys on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Sydney Grove or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hendon. Being close to the A5 and A41, Hendon is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Brent Cross (1 mile south), Staples Corner (1 mile south), West Hendon (1 mile west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
As a London location, Hendon is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (within half a mile north-west) and Church Farmhouse Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Hendon includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hasmonean Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kisharon College (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (under half a mile north-west)
The process
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Hendon: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Hendon?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Is asbestos common in Hendon homes?
If your home in Hendon was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note