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Asbestos removal and surveys in N12
Planning work on an older property in N12? We work in Whetstone, Woodside Park and North Finchley and every street in between, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos removal in N12
Where we work in N12
Services in N12
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Asbestos surveys
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos testing in N12: what to expect
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that is what we arrange in N12. People often contact us about results builders ask for before work and single materials in rented homes between tenancies, involving soffit boards, flue pipes and floor tiles.
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Prices in N12
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Recommendations in plain English
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Near you in Whetstone
Our work in Whetstone takes us near Queenswell Infant & Nursery School, Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum and Three Horseshoes pub, among other places. You’ll also find Finchley Catholic High School (0.5 miles south-west), Swan Lane Open Space (within half a mile west), Church of St John (less than half a mile north-west) and Woodhouse College (1 mile south). Whetstone’s nearest station is Oakleigh Park station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include East Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles north) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whetstone include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
Asbestos testing across N12
Testing across N12 covers Finchley, Whetstone and Friern Barnet and 0 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Whetstone: Schools such as Queenswell Infant & Nursery School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Oakleigh Park station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Choosing the right option
Testing before work generally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning.
Before booking anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
For businesses and landlords in N12
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in N12, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in N12, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- The access route
- Damaged areas
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
N12 questions
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do I need more than one sample?
Generally one for each different material, sometimes more. We will recommend a number once we know more.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note