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Asbestos Testing in Goddington
Asbestos testing for properties in Goddington and Greater London: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Something broken during building work
- Results builders ask for before work
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing near Goddington
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
About our asbestos testing in Goddington
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Goddington, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. We often deal with black adhesive, textured ceilings and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about single materials in rented homes between tenancies and boiler cupboard panels.
Properties in Goddington may have layers of past work, so testing what’s actually there matters. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Goddington (BR6, BR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Goddington
After we have finished in Goddington
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Make the area easy to reach
- Group several materials into one visit
What to avoid
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Please do not take your own sample.
The scope of asbestos testing
A few things to be aware of:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
For businesses and landlords in Goddington
If your business premises in Goddington were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Goddington must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common questions in Goddington
Do older homes in Goddington have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Goddington can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you do air testing?
We don’t carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We will tell you if your job needs it.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we’ll talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
How we work
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Goddington properties and asbestos testing
Goddington is about 1 mile south of Orpington, in Greater London. We cover Goddington as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Goddington to London (about 13 miles away).
For rented homes around Chelsfield station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Goddington, near Christ Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start. Goddington is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Here we cover the BR6 and BR5 postcode area. That could mean a property on Eton Road, Stowe Road and Court Road, wherever it is in Goddington. We also carry out tests in Chelsfield (1 mile south-east), Orpington (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile north), Maypole (1 mile south-east) and Bopeep (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (14 miles north-west) and Hoxton (14 miles north-west).
As a London location, Goddington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (under half a mile west) and Harris Academy Orpington (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Five Bells Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Which option is right?
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site