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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Kew, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Kew? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos help in Kew
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- 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
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Asbestos testing in Kew
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Whether it’s soffit boards and tiles found under carpet, we cover panels behind heaters, soffit boards and flue pipes and more.
In flats and conversions around Kew, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, where a test is all that is needed. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Kew (W4, TW9, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
More for properties in Kew
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many different materials need sampling
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Common reasons for tests in Kew
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- Debris found after DIY
- Answers trades need before starting
Parents and staff at schools such as Grove Park Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- The report contents
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
Kew questions
Do you work near Chiswick station?
Yes. Chiswick station is about 0.5 miles south-east of Kew, and we cover both.
Do you work in Kew despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Going forward:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Things not to do
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Options to consider in Kew
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Clear written quotes
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Testing around Kew
Kew is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Kew is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Kew to London (about 8 miles away).
For rented homes around Chiswick station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If the property is on or near the A3000, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
We carry out tests all over the W4, TW9 and TW8 postcode area. Local streets include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road; we cover every one. You’ll find Kew on the A3000, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile east), North Sheen (1 mile south), Gunnersbury (1 mile north) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Kew is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kew includes Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Local schools include Kew College Prep (less than half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site