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Asbestos Survey in Oakleigh Park
Looking for an asbestos survey in Oakleigh Park? We work across Oakleigh Park and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Workplaces built before 2000
Need an asbestos survey in Oakleigh Park?
How asbestos survey works in Oakleigh Park
About to refurbish in Oakleigh Park? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Typical materials include flues, water tanks and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about purchases of older homes and buildings and demolition and strip-out.
In towns and villages like Oakleigh Park, many surveys are for flats, conversions and buildings with shops below, where the shared parts fall under the duty to manage and each flat is the owner’s responsibility. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Oakleigh Park (N20, N12, EN4)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Once we are done:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
Your options compared
A survey or a sample 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 involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Oakleigh Park
What else we do in Oakleigh Park
Surveying buildings in Oakleigh Park
Oakleigh Park is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Oakleigh Park is within our Greater London area, for surveys of every size. Oakleigh Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Oakleigh Park to London (about 9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, Queenswell Infant & Nursery School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. For rented homes close to Oakleigh Park station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Here we cover the N20, N12 and EN4 postcode area. Your property could be on High Road, Swan Lane and Green Road. You will find Oakleigh Park on the A1000, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Oakleigh Park, we also cover Whetstone (1 mile east), North Finchley (1 mile south), Woodside Park (1 mile south-west), East Barnet (1 mile north-east) and Brunswick Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
As a London location, Oakleigh Park is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Grand Arcade (0.9 miles south) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Schools near Oakleigh Park include Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Step by step
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- The building’s size and layout
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Oakleigh Park
Is asbestos common in Oakleigh Park homes?
If your home in Oakleigh Park was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you survey a school or hall near Oakleigh Park?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site