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Asbestos Testing in Longlands
Found something that might be asbestos in Longlands? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos help in Longlands
Afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Asbestos testing for Longlands properties
You can’t tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Longlands provides. Typical jobs include single materials in rented homes between tenancies and corrugated roof sheets, including garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters.
In areas like Longlands, we often test a single material in a flat before work, when a full survey would be more than you need. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Testing around Longlands
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. Properties in Longlands range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Longlands, from near Christ Church outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let flats near New Eltham station, testing before work avoids delays. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in DA15, DA14 and SE9, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road or the roads around them. Longlands sits on or near the A211, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Longlands, we cover Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Longlands 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.
A little further out are Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Schools near Longlands include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Longlands
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- The survey type
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Debris found after DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
- Soffit boards
At a school like Longlands Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Towns and villages near Longlands
Other services in Longlands
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
Questions from Longlands
Is asbestos common in Longlands homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one for each different material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you test Artex in Longlands?
We do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
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.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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