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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Addington, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Addington? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Panels behind old heaters
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Asbestos testing in Addington
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
How asbestos testing works in Addington
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that is what we arrange in Addington. Common materials are panels behind heaters, flue pipes and soffit boards, and people usually contact us about garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In places like Addington, we often test a single material in a flat before work, when a full survey would be more than you need. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Addington: your questions answered
Could my house in Addington contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Addington can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Addington despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: a sample has to be analysed in a laboratory. We take the sample safely and send it to an accredited lab.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Testing materials in Addington
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. We cover Addington as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Addington is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
If you are a letting agent with homes near West Wickham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you live in an older house in Addington, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Here we cover the CR0, CR2 and BR4 postcode area. Your property could be on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Addington. If your property is just outside Addington, we also cover Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Addington is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (3.1 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Addington includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Addington include John Ruskin College (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (2.7 miles north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- A material damaged during DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
If you work at a school like Applegarth Academy, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What you’ll receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether extra samples cost more
What affects the price in Addington
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The type of survey you need
- How big the building is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Places near Addington
For businesses and landlords in Addington
If you run a business from older premises in Addington, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Addington must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Which option is right?
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Covering London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site