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Asbestos Testing for Goodmayes
Asbestos testing in Goodmayes and across Greater London: laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing in Goodmayes
How we work
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion.
- 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
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos testing in Goodmayes
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. We often deal with panels behind heaters, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down.
London homes like those in Goodmayes have often been refitted many times, so testing what’s actually there matters. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Goodmayes (IG3, RM8, RM6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Goodmayes
What affects the price in Goodmayes
Every quote reflects:
- Access to the area
- The number of materials to sample
- The size and age of the building
- Material and condition
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Typical tests in Goodmayes
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These are some of the things we deal with in Goodmayes:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Something broken during building work
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
At a school like Goodmayes Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
- Accredited laboratory results
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Common questions in Goodmayes
Do you work near Goodmayes station?
Yes, we cover Goodmayes, including the streets around Goodmayes station.
Do older homes in Goodmayes have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. We’ll give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos testing in Goodmayes: local notes
Goodmayes is about 2 miles north of Barking, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Goodmayes, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Goodmayes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Goodmayes to London (about 10 miles away).
For rented homes around Goodmayes station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you live in an older house in Goodmayes, get suspect materials tested before you start.
We handle tests in every part of the IG3, RM8 and RM6 postcode area. Local streets include High Road, Green Lane and Essex Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Goodmayes include the A1083; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Goodmayes we cover include Aldborough Hatch (1 mile north), Chadwell Heath (2 miles north-east), Becontree (2 miles south-east), Becontree Heath (2 miles east) and Castle Green (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Goodmayes 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Goodmayes Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Redbridge Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Goodmayes includes Hollow Pond and Scrattons Eco Park.
- Schools near Goodmayes include Mayfield School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Eva Hart pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Dagenham (1.8 miles east)
Looking after things afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Make the area easy to reach
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Avoid these
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site