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Asbestos Testing for Temple Fortune
Asbestos testing in Temple Fortune and across Greater London: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Something broken during building work
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing for Temple Fortune
Testing materials in Temple Fortune
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. For tests in Temple Fortune, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Temple Fortune is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
For an older property in Temple Fortune, whether near Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. At a school like Garden Suburb Infant School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Anywhere in NW11, NW4 and N3, we can help with asbestos testing. From Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Temple Fortune is on the A598, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Temple Fortune 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Temple Fortune include The Henrietta Barnett School (under half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
About our asbestos testing in Temple Fortune
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Temple Fortune use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From soffits and porch canopies before replacement and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we deal with black adhesive, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
In flats and conversions around Temple Fortune, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, where a test is all that’s needed. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
How many samples? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
- The number of materials to sample
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
In older properties, we often see:
- Something broken during building work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Porch canopies
On busy roads like the A598, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
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How we work
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Questions from Temple Fortune
Could my house in Temple Fortune contain asbestos?
If your home in Temple Fortune was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Temple Fortune despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Temple Fortune
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note