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Asbestos Testing in Edgware
Asbestos testing in Edgware and across Greater London: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
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Asbestos testing for Edgware properties
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Common materials are garage roof sheets, floor tiles and black adhesive, and typical jobs are boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and results builders ask for before work.
In towns and villages like Edgware, we often test a single material in a flat before work, where a test is all that’s needed. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The type of survey you need
- The size of the job
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
Other services in Edgware
Your options compared
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Edgware
- Clear advice on your options
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Testing around Edgware
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. Edgware has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For properties on main roads such as the A5100, let us know where we can park. For rented homes around Mill Hill Broadway station, testing before work avoids delays.
Tests anywhere in HA8, NW7 and HA7 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue or the roads around them. Main roads around Edgware include the A5100, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Edgware, we also cover The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
As a London location, Edgware 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 Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Edgware include London Academy (0.8 miles west) and The Northgate School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Railway Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.8 miles south-east)
Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Typical tests in Edgware
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boiler cupboard panels
Parents and staff at schools such as Beit Shvidler Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What your quote should include
- How many samples are included
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Your questions about asbestos testing in Edgware
Do you work in Edgware despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Mill Hill Broadway station?
Yes. Mill Hill Broadway station is about 1.1 miles south-east of Edgware, and we cover both.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so it’s worth knowing.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note