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Asbestos Surveys in Osidge, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Osidge may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Rented homes between tenancies
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For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Asbestos survey for Osidge properties
The type of survey you need in Osidge depends on what happens next: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We will recommend the right one. We often deal with garage roofs, water tanks and flues, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
In areas like Osidge, 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. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Osidge
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Halls and leisure centres near Osidge fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Step by step
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Questions from Osidge
Do you cover Osidge and the area around Oakleigh Park station?
Yes, we cover Osidge and the area towards Oakleigh Park station, about 1 mile west.
Do older homes in Osidge have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Osidge may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Options to consider in Osidge
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. See our guide to which survey you need. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Practical recommendations
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
To avoid problems in future:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Asbestos surveys in Osidge: local notes
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Osidge contact us for surveys. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Oakleigh Park station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. If you have an older property in Osidge, near St Andrew's Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Wherever your property is in N14, EN4 and N11, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Osidge. With the A111 close by, Osidge is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Osidge 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.
Well-known places in the area include Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Schools near Osidge include Ashmole Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osidge Arms (under half a mile south)
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What else we do in Osidge
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site