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Asbestos Surveys in New Southgate, Greater London
Asbestos survey in New Southgate, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition and strip-out
Need an asbestos survey in New Southgate?
Asbestos survey near New Southgate
A survey isn’t just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. From purchases of older homes and buildings and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we cover pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and soffits.
In a London neighbourhood like New Southgate, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical surveys in New Southgate
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
Non-domestic buildings, St Paul's CofE Primary School N11 among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
Step by step
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Avoid these
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
New Southgate: your questions answered
Can you work in New Southgate with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Could my house in New Southgate contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in New Southgate may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats usually do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What it costs
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How many different materials need sampling
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
For businesses and landlords in New Southgate
For managing agents and freeholders in New Southgate, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
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.
Asbestos surveys in New Southgate: local notes
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. New Southgate is within our Greater London area, for surveys of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Halls and leisure centres near New Southgate fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos. Planning work on an older building in New Southgate, whether near St Paul's Church or elsewhere? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Anywhere in N11, N10 and N14, we can help with an asbestos survey. Streets in the area include High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. With the A1003 and A1110 close by, New Southgate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
New Southgate is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near New Southgate include Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near New Southgate include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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