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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Arborfield Cross, Reading
Asbestos testing in Arborfield Cross: asbestos testing with written results. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Porch canopies
- Debris found after DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing in Arborfield Cross
How asbestos testing works in Arborfield Cross
Before small jobs in Arborfield Cross, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. Common materials are textured ceilings, black adhesive and soffit boards, and people generally contact us about garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and a material damaged during DIY.
In places like Arborfield Cross, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Every main survey type
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Testing materials in Arborfield Cross
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Properties in Arborfield Cross range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
If you live in an older house in Arborfield Cross, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. For rented homes around Winnersh station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, and your test can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens; we cover every one. We also carry out tests in Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). The countryside around Arborfield Cross includes South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
After we have finished in Arborfield Cross
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
To avoid problems in future:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Let us know what you want to do next
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Avoid these
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
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The process
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
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.
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What affects the price in Arborfield Cross
The cost depends on:
- How much sampling is needed
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For businesses and landlords in Arborfield Cross
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Common reasons for tests in Arborfield Cross
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Soffit boards
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Parents and staff at schools such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before you book anyone
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Common questions in Arborfield Cross
Do older homes in Arborfield Cross have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Arborfield Cross may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Arborfield Cross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
When will I get the result?
That depends on the laboratory. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
What happens if the test is positive?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note