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Asbestos removal and surveys in N5
We cover every part of the N5 postcode district, which takes in Highbury, Lower Holloway and Newington Green. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Need asbestos advice in N5?
Places in N5
What we do in N5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How asbestos testing works in N5
Testing suits one or two specific materials. If you’re planning bigger work in N5, a survey of the areas affected is typically better, and we will tell you honestly which you need. Typical jobs include textured ceilings before a renovation and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, including black adhesive, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
What it costs in N5
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear next steps
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Near you in Highbury
Jobs here are often close to Christ Church, Highbury Fields and City of London Academy Highbury Grove and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Musical Theatre Academy (0.5 miles south-west), The Snooty Fox pub (under half a mile south-east) and Highbury Quadrant Primary School (under half a mile north-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Highbury: Canonbury station. Nearby you will also find King's College Hospital Charity (1.1 miles south-west) and Montfichet's Tower (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Highbury includes Gillespie Park and Dartmouth Park Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles east)
N5: testing for homes and workplaces
In N5, a quick test before a small job is common, in towns and villages alike.
Highbury: At a school like Highbury Quadrant Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For older homes anywhere in Highbury, from near Christ Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Materials, one by one
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Options to consider in N5
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive in writing
- How many samples are included
Should you do 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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Why people call us in N5
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may have it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
- How much there is
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- An overall view
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
N5: your questions answered
Do you cover N5?
Yes, we do: our area includes N5 and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site