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Asbestos Testing in London
Buildings in London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
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Asbestos testing in London
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in London and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Common materials are garage roof sheets, soffit boards and floor tiles, and people generally contact us about something broken during building work and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
In a large place like London, we test materials in houses, flats, shops and offices. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
FAQs for London
Do you cover London and the area around Elephant & Castle station?
Yes, we cover London, including the streets around Elephant & Castle station.
Could my house in London contain asbestos?
Any home in London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
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Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The building’s size and layout
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Choosing the right option
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Clear next steps
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in London were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Testing around London
London is in Greater London. Properties in London range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. London is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
If you are a letting agent with homes near Elephant & Castle station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. At a school like Charles Dickens Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. You’ll find London on the A2 and A10, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to London we cover include Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, London has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in London, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Looking after things afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
Going forward:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Don’ts
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note