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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Asbestos testing in Marlow and across Buckinghamshire: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Porch canopies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing in Marlow
How asbestos testing works in Marlow
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. For larger projects in Marlow, a survey covers more, and we will tell you honestly which you need. Typical jobs include floor tiles and black adhesive and panels behind old heaters, including textured ceilings, flue pipes and floor tiles.
In a town like Marlow, common tests are textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, before a renovation or repair. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Marlow (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- The type of survey you need
- Parking and access charges
- How many different materials need sampling
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
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After the job
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
After we’ve finished:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
Common questions in Marlow
Do you cover Marlow from London?
Marlow is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Marlow and the area around Marlow station?
Yes, we cover Marlow, including the streets around Marlow station.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need more than one sample?
Generally one per material, sometimes more. We will suggest a number when we see the photos.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you test Artex in Marlow?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Do you work in Marlow?
Yes. We cover Marlow and the surrounding area as part of Buckinghamshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
How we work
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- 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
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Clear next steps
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Marlow, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Testing materials in Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We work across Marlow and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
If you let flats near Marlow station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If you work at a school like Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Wherever your property is in SL7, we can help with asbestos testing. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square; we cover every one. Marlow sits on or near the A404 and B482; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Marlow, we cover Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Buckinghamshire, Marlow has buildings from every era.
Well-known places in the area include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Marlow includes Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Butcher's Tap (under half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note