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Asbestos Testing in Mortimer
Asbestos testing across Mortimer and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Panels behind old heaters
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
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Asbestos testing in Mortimer
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Mortimer use testing before small jobs: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From answers trades need before starting and Artex before downlights or rewiring, we cover panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings and more.
In towns and villages like Mortimer, we are often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Mortimer
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of materials to sample
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Going forward:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Step by step
Taking a sample is generally quick. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Towns and villages near Mortimer
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Testing materials in Mortimer
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Properties in Mortimer range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Mortimer is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If you work at a school like Mortimer St John's C.E. Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For rented homes around Mortimer station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Other places close to Mortimer we cover include Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear advice on your options
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Mortimer
How far is Mortimer from London?
We cover Mortimer, about 43 miles from central London.
Do you cover Mortimer and the area around Mortimer station?
Yes. Mortimer station is about 1.4 miles east of Mortimer, and we cover both.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Typical tests in Mortimer
The risk generally comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. Testing first avoids that.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boiler cupboard panels
If your home is one of the older properties in Mortimer, near Mortimer Methodist Church or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Mortimer
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note