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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Totteridge, Greater London
Looking for asbestos testing in Totteridge? We work across Totteridge and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
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Asbestos testing in Totteridge
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. Common materials are textured ceilings, black adhesive and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about garage roofs before replacement and Artex before downlights or rewiring.
London homes like those in Totteridge have often been refitted many times, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Totteridge: local notes
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. In Totteridge, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Totteridge to London (about 10 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as The Totteridge Academy can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you are a letting agent with homes near Oakleigh Park station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
This part of Greater London takes in N20 and EN5. Streets in the area include Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Totteridge 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 Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Choosing the right option
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear advice on your options
- Practical recommendations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Duty holders and landlords in Totteridge
For managing agents and freeholders in Totteridge, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Totteridge
Do you cover Totteridge and the area around Oakleigh Park station?
Yes, we cover Totteridge and the area towards Oakleigh Park station, about 1.5 miles east.
Do you work in Totteridge despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
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.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What happens next
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Some practical advice:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Towns and villages near Totteridge
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What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How big the building is
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- The access route
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Where asbestos turns up
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, so work can carry on normally.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Answers trades need before starting
- Something broken during building work
For an older property in Totteridge, whether near St Andrew's Church or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- The scope, in writing
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The number of samples
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site