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Asbestos Testing for Colliers Wood
Buildings in Colliers Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos sampling and testing.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
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Asbestos testing in Colliers Wood
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Colliers Wood? A sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Common materials are black adhesive, soffit boards and floor tiles, and typical jobs are single materials in rented homes between tenancies and porch canopies.
In flats and conversions around Colliers Wood, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Colliers Wood: local notes
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. Properties in Colliers Wood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Colliers Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Colliers Wood, near St Nicholas or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you let flats near Tooting station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Anywhere in SW17, SW19 and CR4, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Colliers Wood is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Colliers Wood include Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
- Schools near Colliers Wood include Ensham School (0.5 miles north-east) and Graveney School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Standard pub (0.5 miles west)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east)
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The building’s size and layout
- The survey type
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Options to consider in Colliers Wood
Air tests are not the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Colliers Wood
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear next steps
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Duty holders and landlords in Colliers Wood
For managing agents and freeholders in Colliers Wood, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
Common questions in Colliers Wood
Do you work near Tooting station?
Yes. Tooting station is close to the centre of Colliers Wood, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Colliers Wood despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
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. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we’ll talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
The process
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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After we have finished in Colliers Wood
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear access to the area
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
What to avoid
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site