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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Addiscombe, Greater London
Asbestos testing in Addiscombe: asbestos testing with written results, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
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After we have finished in Addiscombe
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Asbestos testing in Addiscombe
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain what that means for your plans in Addiscombe. People often contact us about answers trades need before starting and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair, including textured ceilings, floor tiles and flue pipes.
London homes like those in Addiscombe have often been refitted many times, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Addiscombe properties and asbestos testing
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Addiscombe contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If the property is on or near the A232, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you work at a school like Oasis Academy Shirley Park, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. With the A232 close by, Addiscombe is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
As a London location, Addiscombe is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Addiscombe includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Local schools include The Woodside Academy (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile east)
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- The access route
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Questions from Addiscombe
Could my house in Addiscombe contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Addiscombe with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
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.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Addiscombe
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for tests in Addiscombe
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
- One-off checks in rented property
If you let property close to Norwood Junction station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
What happens
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site