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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Charlton, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Charlton, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boiler cupboard panels
- One-off checks in rented property
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Charlton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Charlton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Charlton and the area around Upper Halliford station?
Yes, we cover Charlton and the area towards Upper Halliford station, about 0.6 miles east.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Asbestos testing for Charlton properties
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Charlton? Testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you’ll know what precautions are needed. People often contact us about porch canopies and one-off checks in rented property, involving textured ceilings, soffit boards and panels behind heaters.
In a village like Charlton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Charlton (TW17)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for tests in Charlton
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffit boards
For older homes anywhere in Charlton, from near Church of St Mary Magdalene outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Towns and villages near Charlton
Charlton properties and asbestos testing
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Charlton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as Littleton CofE Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you let flats near Upper Halliford station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Wherever your property is in TW17, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Charlton, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
How we work
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Charlton, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Your options compared
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Charlton
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Across London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Practical recommendations
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Afterwards
A positive result is not a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Please do not take your own sample.
The scope of asbestos testing
The usual limits are:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note