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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Greenhill, Greater London
Need asbestos testing in Greenhill? We work across Greenhill and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
Get a quote for Greenhill
How asbestos testing works in Greenhill
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Greenhill and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Common materials are panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are tiles found under carpet and results builders ask for before work.
Properties in Greenhill may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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How we price asbestos testing
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- How big the building is
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey type
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Send us the address in Greenhill, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Testing around Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Greenhill, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
At a school like The Royal School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to Hampstead Heath station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Anywhere in NW3 and NW6, we can help with asbestos testing. Streets in the area include Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
As a London location, Greenhill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are O2 Centre (0.6 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Fitzjohn's Primary School (less than half a mile south) and South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (under half a mile west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.6 miles south-east)
After we have finished in Greenhill
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- File the result with your property paperwork
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Also near Greenhill
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Greenhill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Every main survey type
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Common reasons for tests in Greenhill
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Panels behind old heaters
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris found after DIY
For older homes anywhere in Greenhill, from near Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
Greenhill questions
Do you cover Greenhill and the area around Hampstead Heath station?
Yes, we cover Greenhill, including the streets around Hampstead Heath station.
Do you work in Greenhill despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site