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Asbestos removal and surveys in N17
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across N17, from Tottenham, Broadwater Farm and Northumberland Park. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos help in N17
Places in N17
- Tottenham
- Broadwater Farm
- Northumberland Park
- Tottenham Hale
- Noel Park
- Tottenham Green
- South Tottenham
- Seven Sisters
- West Green
- Upper Edmonton
- Higham Hill
Services in N17
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos survey across N17
Managing agents and landlords in N17 use surveys so trades know what to avoid. People often contact us about workplaces built before 2000 and demolition and strip-out, involving pipe lagging, boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles.
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
What it costs in N17
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
How to get a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Landmarks near Tottenham
We cover homes and workplaces around Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bruce Castle Park and Northumberland Park Community School. Other local landmarks include No.8 Tottenham pub (under half a mile north), The Mulberry Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and The John Loughborough School (less than half a mile south). There is a railway station close to the centre of Tottenham: Bruce Grove station. A little further out are The Mall Wood Green (1.7 miles west) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-west)
N17: surveys for every kind of building
N17 covers everything from Tottenham, Noel Park and Tottenham Green to 0 small villages and hamlets, and any built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings.
Tottenham: If you let flats or houses near Bruce Grove station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Public buildings around Tottenham, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in N17, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The number of samples
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
Where asbestos turns up
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
FAQs for N17
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 get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. We will recommend one when you tell us what you’re planning.
Do you work in N17?
Yes, N17 is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No. It may flag possible asbestos, but it doesn’t normally take samples for analysis. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is a survey needed before building work in N17?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note