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Asbestos Testing in Upper Holloway
Asbestos testing in Upper Holloway: asbestos sampling and testing. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing in Upper Holloway
How asbestos testing works in Upper Holloway
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Upper Holloway, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical jobs include garage roofs before replacement and porch canopies, involving textured ceilings, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
In flats and conversions around Upper Holloway, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Upper Holloway (N19, N7, N6)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
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 happens then.
A few practical points:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Photos of the material help us plan
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Holloway
If you manage or own a block in Upper Holloway, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
FAQs for Upper Holloway
Is asbestos common in Upper Holloway homes?
Any home in Upper Holloway built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Upper Holloway station?
Yes. Upper Holloway station is close to the centre of Upper Holloway, and we cover the whole area.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How can I get a price?
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.
Do you work in Upper Holloway?
We do: our area includes Upper Holloway and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How do I know if a material in Upper Holloway contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
Testing around Upper Holloway
Upper Holloway is about 2 miles east of Hampstead, in Greater London. If your test is in Upper Holloway, let us know about access when you get in touch. Upper Holloway is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
At a school like St John's Upper Holloway CofE Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If the property is on or near the A103, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
We handle tests in every part of the N19, N7 and N6 postcode area. We can help with tests on streets such as Ward Road, Kiver Road and Foxham Road, wherever it is in Upper Holloway. Being close to the A103, Upper Holloway is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Tufnell Park (1 mile south), Dartmouth Park (1 mile south-west), Highgate (1 mile north-west), Nag's Head (1 mile south-east) and Holloway (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (5 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south) and Shoreditch (4 miles south-east).
As a London location, Upper Holloway is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (3.8 miles south) and Hornsey (1.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Dartmouth Park Hill and Parkland Walk.
- Local schools include City of London Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Asanté Academy of Chinese Medicine (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Mother Red Cap pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Vaughan Williams Memorial Library (2 miles south)
Which option is right?
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Practical recommendations
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
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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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size and age of the building
- Travel and parking
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site