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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Horton, Slough
Asbestos testing in Horton, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Soffit boards
Asbestos testing for Horton
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you are planning
What to avoid
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
About our asbestos testing in Horton
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s one-off checks in rented property and tiles found under carpet, we cover soffit boards, textured ceilings and flue pipes and more.
In a village like Horton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Horton (SL3, TW19)
- Region
- Slough
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For businesses and landlords in Horton
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Horton must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
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Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Horton
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Recommendations in plain English
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Questions from Horton
Do you cover small places like Horton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Horton and the area around Sunnymeads station?
Yes. Sunnymeads station is about 1 mile west of Horton, and we cover both.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do you cover Horton?
We do: Horton is within the area we cover in Slough. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Horton properties and asbestos testing
Horton is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Slough. Anywhere in Horton, just send the postcode. Horton is one of 31 towns and villages in Slough we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
At a school like Colnbrook Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For older homes anywhere in Horton, from near Church of St Michael outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
For tests in SL3 and TW19, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Stanwell Road, Bells Lane and Foundry Lane, wherever it is in Horton. Neighbouring places we cover include Brands Hill (1 mile north), Colnbrook (1 mile north-east), Sunnymeads (1 mile west), Poyle (1 mile north-east) and Wraysbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Slough (4 miles north-west), Cippenham (5 miles north-west), Chalvey (4 miles north-west), Britwell (6 miles north-west), Upton (3 miles north-west) and Burnham (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3 miles west). The countryside around Horton includes Staines Reservoirs.
- Schools near Horton include Langley Grammar School (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Five Bells Public House (under half a mile west)
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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How we price asbestos testing
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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