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Asbestos Survey for Tottenham Green
Buildings in Tottenham Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Asbestos survey near Tottenham Green
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How asbestos survey works in Tottenham Green
A survey is not just a list of what’s there. It tells you which materials are fine to leave, which need watching and which should come out before work. Typical materials include textured ceilings, pipe lagging and water tanks, and typical jobs are checks on rental property and pre-purchase checks on older properties.
For London properties like those in Tottenham Green, the scope matters most: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Tottenham Green (N15, N17, N16)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- 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
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos surveys in Tottenham Green: local notes
Tottenham Green is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Tottenham Green is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Tottenham Green to London (6 miles away).
Public buildings around Tottenham Green, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. Schools such as Earlsmead 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.
We carry out surveys all over the N15, N17 and N16 postcode area. Local streets include Ida Road, High Road and Hale Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Tottenham Green we cover include South Tottenham (1 mile south), Seven Sisters (1 mile south), Tottenham Hale (1 mile east), St Ann's (1 mile south-west) and Broadwater Farm (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
As a London location, Tottenham Green 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 North Middlesex University Hospital (1.9 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Woodberry Wetlands and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Ada College (under half a mile east) and Gladesmore Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local churches include Church of St Andrew (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.5 miles north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile north)
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of survey you need
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
Send us the address in Tottenham Green, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear advice on your options
- Recommendations in plain English
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
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What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, as results can differ.
What happens next
Material in good condition often doesn’t need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Keeping things safe:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
What to avoid
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Typical surveys in Tottenham Green
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
Planning work on an older building in Tottenham Green, whether near Church of Holy Trinity or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The scope, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Tottenham Green
Can you survey a school or hall near Tottenham Green?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Tottenham Green and the area around Seven Sisters station?
Yes, we cover Tottenham Green, including the streets around Seven Sisters station.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in Tottenham Green?
Yes. We cover Tottenham Green and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Tottenham Green
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note