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Asbestos Survey for St Luke's
Asbestos survey across St Luke's and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
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Asbestos survey in St Luke's
Plenty of older buildings, in St Luke's as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you are in. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and pre-purchase checks on older properties, we cover flues, garage roofs and soffits.
Before work on a flat or house in St Luke's, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- St Luke's (N1, EC1V, EC2A)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Condition assessed for every material
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
Nearby places to St Luke's
What else we do in St Luke's
Duty holders and landlords in St Luke's
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Common reasons for surveys in St Luke's
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-work surveys for trades
If you have an older property in St Luke's, near Jewin Welsh Presbyterian Chapel or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
St Luke's buildings and asbestos surveys
St Luke's is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. St Luke's has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Non-domestic buildings, St Luke's CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos. Public buildings around St Luke's, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Here we cover the N1, EC1V and EC2A postcode area. Whether your property is on Long Lane, City Road and Moor Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the A1 and A501 close by, St Luke's is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Finsbury (1 mile south), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile east), Hoxton (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
As a London location, St Luke's 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 (0.9 miles south-west) and County of London (0.7 miles south). The countryside around St Luke's includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near St Luke's include Central Foundation Boys' School (less than half a mile east) and Charterhouse Square School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Masque Haunt pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.7 miles south-west)
After we have finished in St Luke's
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 you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- 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
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
St Luke's: your questions answered
Could my house in St Luke's contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in St Luke's can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you survey a school or hall near St Luke's?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site