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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Kennington, Greater London
Asbestos testing for Kennington: asbestos sampling and testing. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Boiler cupboard panels
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Testing materials in Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles south-west of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Kennington, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
If your home is one of the older properties in Kennington, near Calvary Church of God in Christ or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start. If the property is on or near the A203 and A3204, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Tests anywhere in SW8, SW1P and SE11 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Kay Road, Lett Road and Rita Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kennington. Being close to the A203 and A3204, Kennington is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Oval (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
As a London location, Kennington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (under half a mile north-east) and St Peter's School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1.3 miles north)
Asbestos testing for Kennington properties
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Kennington. Common materials are garage roof sheets, soffit boards and floor tiles, and typical jobs are floor tiles and black adhesive and single materials in rented homes between tenancies.
In flats and conversions around Kennington, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Kennington (SW8, SW1P, SE11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Options to consider in Kennington
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear advice on your options
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Practical recommendations
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Why people call us in Kennington
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Something broken during building work
- Panels behind old heaters
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
If you let flats near Vauxhall station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
The process
Taking a sample is generally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Kennington
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Going forward:
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us what work you are planning
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
What to avoid
Test before you book the builders, so there is no delay later.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Kennington
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
For managing agents and freeholders in Kennington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Kennington
Is asbestos common in Kennington homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Kennington and the area around Vauxhall station?
Yes. Vauxhall station is close to the centre of Kennington, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Kennington?
We do: our area includes Kennington and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The survey type
- How big the building is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How easy it is to reach
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site