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Asbestos Testing in Slough

Asbestos testing in all 31 towns and villages of Slough, for houses, rented property and workplaces.

Asbestos help in Slough

Where we work in Slough

Asbestos sampling and testing, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or send us the postcode for a quote.

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How asbestos testing works in Slough

Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Typical jobs include textured ceilings before a renovation and lab results for contractors before they start, including soffit boards, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.

The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives.

Tell us what you want testing and where
We agree the number of samples and send a quote
Samples are taken with controls
The laboratory analyses the samples
You get the written result and our advice

Prices in Slough

Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.

Why choose us

Domestic and commercial work
Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Accredited laboratory results
Clear notes on any areas not reached

Getting a price

Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.

Landmarks near Slough

We cover homes and workplaces around Herschel Grammar School, St Michael and All Angels and Westgate School, among other places. Nearby too are Herschel Park (1.1 miles south-east), The Godolphin Junior Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Moon and Spoon pub (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Slough station, about 0.7 miles east. A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.1 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Slough (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Slough includes Taplow Lake and Burnham Beeches.

Testing materials in Slough

Testing across Slough covers Cippenham, Chalvey and Britwell and 21 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.

Slough: At a school like Herschel Grammar School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to Slough station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.

Where asbestos turns up

Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.

Common situations in older properties include:

Tiles found under carpet
Porch canopies
Checks before maintenance in rented homes
Corrugated roof sheets

Should you do it yourself?

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.

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.

For landlords, agents and businesses

If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.

Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.

What’s included, and what isn’t

What’s in and what’s out:

Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can

Weighing up your options

A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs normally just need a test.

What to look for in a quote

The scope of the job, in writing
The number of samples
The survey type, as defined in HSG264
If the price includes VAT

Slough: your questions answered

Can you test Artex in Slough?

Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.

Should I check for asbestos before buying?

Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.

Do I get anything in writing afterwards?

That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

Does someone need to be there?

Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.

Can you test the air for asbestos?

Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.

Can you help a business or landlord?

Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.

Should all asbestos be removed?

No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.