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Asbestos Testing for Somers Town
Any pre-2000 building in Somers Town may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
Asbestos testing in Somers Town
Asbestos testing for Somers Town properties
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Somers Town and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Whether it’s garage roofs before replacement and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we deal with soffit boards, floor tiles and black adhesive.
In areas like Somers Town, we often test a single material in a flat before work, when a full survey would be more than you need. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Somers Town (NW1W, NW1, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Somers Town
Do you work in Somers Town despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in Somers Town have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Somers Town can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What happens if the test is positive?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you cover Somers Town?
Yes. We cover Somers Town and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What affects the price in Somers Town
Quotes vary because of:
- The size and age of the building
- The number of materials to sample
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
Also near Somers Town
Also in Somers Town
Testing materials in Somers Town
Somers Town is about 1 mile north-west of St Pancras, in Greater London. Properties in Somers Town range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
On busy roads like the A400 and A501, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If you let flats near London Euston station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
For tests in NW1W, NW1 and W1T, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Euston Road, Duke's Road and Phoenix Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Somers Town. Main roads around Somers Town include the A400 and A501; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Somers Town, we cover Euston (1 mile south), Kings Cross (1 mile east), Agar Town (1 mile north), Bloomsbury (1 mile south-east) and Fitzrovia (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (3 miles north-west) and Ruislip (12 miles west).
Somers Town is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (1.8 miles south-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (1 mile south). Within reach you will find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Regent High School (under half a mile north) and UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include Prince Arthur pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Wellcome Collection (under half a mile south)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
How we work
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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What happens next
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Don’ts
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Options to consider in Somers Town
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- The right survey for your plans
- Condition assessed for every material
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site