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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Lewisham, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Lewisham may contain asbestos. We offer laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Debris found after DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Lewisham
For businesses and landlords in Lewisham
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How asbestos testing works in Lewisham
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Lewisham provides. People often contact us about Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and panels behind heaters.
In areas like Lewisham, we often test a single material in a flat before work, where a test is all that’s needed. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Lewisham (SE13, SE8, SE6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
The process
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Lewisham properties and asbestos testing
Lewisham is about 3 miles west of Eltham, in Greater London. Lewisham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If you work at a school like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If the property is on or near the B220, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
We carry out tests all over SE13, SE8 and SE6. We can help with tests on streets such as Station Road, Lewisham High Street and Lewis Grove or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lewisham. Being close to the B220, Lewisham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Ladywell (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile north-west), Hither Green (1 mile south-east), Blackheath (1 mile north-east) and Lee (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Lewisham 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 Fan Museum (1.2 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lewisham include Knight's Hill and Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lewisham include Prendergast Vale School (less than half a mile north-west) and St Joseph's Academy (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Watch House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.9 miles west)
Questions from Lewisham
Do you work in Lewisham despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in Lewisham have asbestos?
Any home in Lewisham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Choosing the right option
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Tell us what work you are planning
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Avoid these
Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Why people call us in Lewisham
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may have it.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Panels behind old heaters
- A material damaged during DIY
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
For rented homes around Lewisham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope, in writing
The scope of asbestos testing
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
- 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