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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Underhill, Greater London
Asbestos testing across Underhill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Answers trades need before starting
Get a quote for Underhill
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
About our asbestos testing in Underhill
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Whether it’s soffit boards and textured ceilings before a renovation, we deal with black adhesive, soffit boards and textured ceilings and more.
London homes like those in Underhill have often been refitted many times, 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.
- Location
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Underhill
Could my house in Underhill contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Underhill with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
The scope of asbestos testing
Worth knowing before booking:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
Testing around Underhill
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Underhill contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Underhill, near St John the Baptist Church or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Schools such as St Catherine's RC School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Here we cover the EN5 and N20 postcode area. From Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Underhill we cover include Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
As a London location, Underhill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Underhill include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (under half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (under half a mile north-west)
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- What the material is and its state
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Underhill
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
How we work
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What happens next
A positive result is not a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Group several materials into one visit
What to avoid
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Typical tests in Underhill
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
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
If you’re a letting agent with homes near New Barnet station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope, in writing
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note