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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in St Luke's, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in St Luke's? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Results builders ask for before work
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos help in St Luke's
Asbestos testing in St Luke's
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical jobs include boiler cupboard panels and porch canopies, involving panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
Properties in St Luke's may have layers of past work, so testing what’s actually there matters. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- St Luke's (N1, EC1V, EC2A)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for tests in St Luke's
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boiler cupboard panels
For properties on main roads such as the A1 and A501, let us know where we can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Testing around St Luke's
St Luke's is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. St Luke's has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. St Luke's is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Schools such as St Luke's CofE Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If you live in an older house in St Luke's, test any suspect materials before renovation.
For tests in N1, EC1V and EC2A, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Long Lane, City Road and Moor Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Main roads around St Luke's include the A1 and A501, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside St Luke's, we also cover Finsbury (1 mile south), Barbican Estate (1 mile south), Shoreditch (1 mile east), Hoxton (1 mile north-east) and City of London (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (4 miles south-west).
As a London location, St Luke's is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Montfichet's Tower (0.9 miles south-west) and County of London (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Central Foundation Boys' School (under half a mile east) and Charterhouse Square School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Masque Haunt pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.7 miles south-west)
After the job
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
Things not to do
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
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The process
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in St Luke's, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of survey you need
- How many outbuildings are included
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
St Luke's questions
Do you cover St Luke's and the area around Old Street station?
Yes. Old Street station is close to the centre of St Luke's, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in St Luke's have asbestos?
If your home in St Luke's was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we will explain.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site