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Asbestos Surveys in Somers Town, Greater London
Looking for an asbestos survey in Somers Town? We work across Somers Town and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition and strip-out
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Asbestos survey near Somers Town
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
About our asbestos survey in Somers Town
Any building in Somers Town built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include shops, offices and industrial units and planned refurbishment work, involving pipe lagging, soffits and textured ceilings.
Before work on a flat or house in Somers Town, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Duty holders and landlords in Somers Town
If you run a business from older premises in Somers Town, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
Choosing the right option
Management or refurbishment and demolition? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Somers Town questions
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Somers Town?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Somers Town and the area around London Euston station?
Yes. London Euston station is close to the centre of Somers Town, and we cover the whole area.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Somers Town?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How it works
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Towns and villages near Somers Town
What else we do in Somers Town
Surveys around Somers Town
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Somers Town, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
For rented homes close to London Euston station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Anywhere in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A400 and A501, Somers Town is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
As a London location, Somers Town is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Somers Town include Regent High School (within half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Arthur pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Wellcome Collection (less than half a mile south)
Why people call us in Somers Town
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building, which is why surveys are systematic.
These come up again and again:
- Community buildings and halls
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Planning work on an older building in Somers Town, whether near St Mary's Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you will receive in writing
- Whether VAT is included
After the job
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
What to avoid
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site