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Asbestos Testing for Heron Quays
Asbestos testing in Heron Quays, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing near Heron Quays
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Heron Quays
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
Asbestos testing for Heron Quays properties
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that is what we arrange in Heron Quays. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, flue pipes and black adhesive, and typical jobs are garage and shed roofs before removal or repair and checks before maintenance in rented homes.
Properties in Heron Quays may have layers of past work, so testing what’s actually there matters. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Heron Quays (E14, SE16, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Tiles found under carpet
- A material damaged during DIY
If you are a letting agent with homes near Canary Wharf station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Step by step
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Heron Quays
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Heron Quays must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Going forward:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- File the result with your property paperwork
What to avoid
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Testing materials in Heron Quays
Heron Quays is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We cover Heron Quays as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Heron Quays is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
On busy roads like the A1261, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If your home is one of the older properties in Heron Quays, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Here we cover the E14, SE16 and E22 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Tiller Road, Castor Lane and Cassilis Road, wherever it is in Heron Quays. Being close to the A1261, Heron Quays is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Heron Quays we cover include Canary Wharf (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Heron Quays is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Heron Quays include Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Heron Quays include Tower Hamlets College (less than half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile north)
Which option is right?
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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Common questions in Heron Quays
Can you work in Heron Quays with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my house in Heron Quays contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we will talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site