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Asbestos Surveys in North End, Greater London
Asbestos survey for North End: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Public and community buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey in North End
Asbestos survey in North End
The point of a survey is more than a list. It records the condition of each material, so you know what can be left and managed and what needs dealing with, in plain English. Common materials are pipe lagging, soffits and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about pre-work surveys for trades and public and community buildings.
In a London neighbourhood like North End, surveys are often for flats, converted houses and mixed-use buildings, so it matters who is responsible for which parts. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- North End (NW3, NW11, N2)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Common reasons for surveys in North End
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Greater London can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
In older properties, we often see:
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you manage lettings around Hampstead Heath station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The number of samples
North End: your questions answered
Could my house in North End contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in North End may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near North End?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Which asbestos survey do I need in North End?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
Is a survey needed before building work in North End?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
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 I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you survey commercial buildings in North End?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get 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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What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in North End
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
Surveys around North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. For surveys in North End, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Altering an older house in North End, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. Non-domestic buildings, The King Alfred School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
We cover surveys across NW3, NW11 and N2. We can help with surveys on streets such as Sandy Road, Park Avenue and Platt's Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in North End. North End sits on or near the A502; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Vale of Health (1 mile south-east), Childs Hill (1 mile south-west), Golders Green (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south) and West Hampstead (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
As a London location, North End is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.9 miles south) and O2 Centre (1.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Turner's Wood and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near North End include Christ Church Primary School (0.6 miles south) and The Henrietta Barnett School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (under half a mile south-west)
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Every main survey type
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement turns up on roofs, flues and outbuildings. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How many different materials need sampling
- How easy it is to reach
- The survey scope
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near North End
More for properties in North End
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site