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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in North End, Greater London
Asbestos testing for properties in North End and Greater London: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
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DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos testing in North End
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in North End, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Typical materials include soffit boards, flue pipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and corrugated roof sheets.
Properties in North End may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- North End (NW3, NW11, N2)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near North End
The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
North End properties and asbestos testing
North End is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. Anywhere in North End, just send the postcode, and we will quote. North End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from North End to London (about 6 miles away).
On busy roads like the A502, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. For rented homes around Hampstead Heath station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
We carry out tests all over the NW3, NW11 and N2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Sandy Road, Park Avenue and Platt's Lane; we cover every one. With the A502 close by, North End is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside North End, we also cover Vale of Health (1 mile south-east), Childs Hill (1 mile south-west), Golders Green (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south) and West Hampstead (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
As a London location, North End 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 Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.9 miles south) and O2 Centre (1.4 miles south). The countryside around North End includes Turner's Wood and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Christ Church Primary School (0.6 miles south) and The Henrietta Barnett School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bull and Bush pub (within half a mile south-west)
Duty holders and landlords in North End
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Don’ts
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey type
- The type of material and its condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
- Something broken during building work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If your home is one of the older properties in North End, near Church of St Alban the Martyr or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- VAT, clearly stated
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Questions from North End
Do you work in North End despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover North End and the area around Hampstead Heath station?
Yes. Hampstead Heath station is about 1.1 miles south-east of North End, and we cover both.
Do you work in North End?
Yes. We cover North End and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
How do I know if a material in North End contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Choosing the right option
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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