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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Cricklewood, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Cricklewood may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Cricklewood
Cricklewood questions
Do you work near Cricklewood station?
Yes, we cover Cricklewood, including the streets around Cricklewood station.
Can you work in Cricklewood with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Can you test Artex in Cricklewood?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Asbestos testing near Cricklewood
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain your options. Common materials are black adhesive, garage roof sheets and panels behind heaters, and people normally contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and garage roofs before replacement.
In flats and conversions around Cricklewood, 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. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Cricklewood (NW2, NW6, NW10)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for tests in Cricklewood
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Debris found after DIY
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Results builders ask for before work
At a school like Anson Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What the report or result will contain
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Step by step
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for 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.
Helpful guides
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Cricklewood
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to the area
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
What to avoid
Please do not take your own sample.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of survey you need
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Asbestos testing in Cricklewood: local notes
Cricklewood is about 1 mile north-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. Cricklewood is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Cricklewood is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If you let property close to Cricklewood station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For older homes anywhere in Cricklewood, from near St Gabriel's Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Wherever your property is in NW2, NW6 and NW10, we can help with asbestos testing. Local streets include Ivy Road, Walm Lane and Dean Road; we cover every one. With the A407 close by, Cricklewood is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Brondesbury (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile north-west), Willesden Green (1 mile south-west) and Neasden (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (4 miles south-east), Marylebone (4 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles east).
Cricklewood 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 will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north) and Brent Museum and Archives (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Cricklewood includes Parliament Hill and Westbere Copse.
- Nearby schools include Hampstead School (0.5 miles east) and Brondesbury College (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (1.4 miles east)
DIY and asbestos
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.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
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The scope of asbestos testing
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Cricklewood
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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