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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Kingswood, Surrey
Any pre-2000 building in Kingswood may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
- Lab results for contractors before they start
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Asbestos testing in Kingswood
Before small jobs in Kingswood, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and porch canopies, we deal with textured ceilings, floor tiles and black adhesive and more.
Homes in areas like Kingswood with older garages and outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Kingswood (KT20)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Kingswood
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many outbuildings are included
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
The scope of asbestos testing
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Kingswood were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Which option is right?
Testing or a survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. For small jobs a test is often enough. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
After we have finished in Kingswood
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Clear access to the area
Don’ts
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Please do not take your own sample.
Step by step
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, in case you want them tested as well. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Kingswood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Kingswood questions
Do you cover Kingswood from London?
We cover Kingswood, about 15 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Kingswood homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Kingswood may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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 I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Why people call us in Kingswood
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
Parents and staff at schools such as Tadworth Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The number of samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Testing around Kingswood
Kingswood is about 4 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. In Kingswood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Kingswood to Crawley (about 12 miles away).
If you are a letting agent with homes near Kingswood station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For older homes anywhere in Kingswood, from near Church of St Andrew outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in KT20, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Beech Drive, Bears Den and Hamilton Place or a nearby road, the process is the same. Kingswood sits on or near the B2032, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Kingswood we cover include Tadworth (1 mile north-west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile south), Walton on the Hill (2 miles south-west), Margery (2 miles south) and Mogador (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (4 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Kingswood include Chinthurst School (1.1 miles west) and The Beacon School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Kingswood Arms (within half a mile north)
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What else we do in Kingswood
- 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