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Asbestos Testing in Osidge
Found something that might be asbestos in Osidge? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
- Porch canopies
Need asbestos testing in Osidge?
About our asbestos testing in Osidge
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Osidge. Typical materials include black adhesive, soffit boards and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are soffits and porch canopies before replacement and a material damaged during DIY.
In flats and conversions around Osidge, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Osidge (N14, EN4, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
What we deal with in Osidge
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Something broken during building work
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
If you let flats near Oakleigh Park station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
The scope of asbestos testing
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
Testing materials in Osidge
Osidge is about 2 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. We work across Osidge and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Osidge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For properties on main roads such as the A111, let us know where we can park. If your home is one of the older properties in Osidge, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Anywhere in N14, EN4 and N11, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Dene Road, Farm Lane and Byre Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Osidge sits on or near the A111, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Osidge, we also cover Southgate (1 mile south-east), East Barnet (1 mile west), Brunswick Park (1 mile south-west), Oakwood (1 mile north-east) and Whetstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Osidge is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Coppetts Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Osidge include Darland's Lake and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Salcombe School (under half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Osidge Arms (within half a mile south)
Your questions about asbestos testing in Osidge
Do you work in Osidge despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Oakleigh Park station?
Yes. Oakleigh Park station is about 1 mile west of Osidge, and we cover both.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We will tell you whether you need it.
Can you test Artex in Osidge?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
The process
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Going forward:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Clear access to the area
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Group several materials into one visit
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Places near Osidge
More for properties in Osidge
For businesses and landlords in Osidge
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site