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Asbestos Testing in Marlow Common
Worried about asbestos in Marlow Common? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos testing near Marlow Common
The process
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- 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
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
About our asbestos testing in Marlow Common
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Marlow Common, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. People often contact us about porch canopies and boiler cupboard panels, involving panels behind heaters, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
Village homes in towns and villages like Marlow Common often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Marlow Common (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- How many different materials need sampling
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Marlow Common, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Marlow Common, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Marlow Common questions
How far is Marlow Common from London?
We cover Marlow Common, about 31 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Marlow Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work in Marlow Common?
Yes, Marlow Common is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Marlow Common properties and asbestos testing
Marlow Common is about 2 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For tests in Marlow Common, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Marlow Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Marlow Common to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Schools such as Spinfield School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Marlow Common is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in SL7, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Marlow Common, we cover Bovingdon Green (1 mile east), Mundaydean Bottom (1 mile north), Chisbridge Cross (1 mile north-west), Danesfield (1 mile south) and Bockmer End (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (4 miles north-east), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles east)
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Marlow Common
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
After we have finished in Marlow Common
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us what work you’re planning
Things not to do
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What we deal with in Marlow Common
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
If you let flats near Marlow station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- The report contents
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Marlow Common
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site