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Asbestos Testing for Mortlake
Worried about asbestos in Mortlake? Our service covers asbestos sampling and testing, with clear advice at each step.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Results builders ask for before work
- Debris found after DIY
Need asbestos testing in Mortlake?
How asbestos testing works in Mortlake
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that is what we arrange in Mortlake. Typical materials include black adhesive, garage roof sheets and flue pipes, and people normally contact us about tiles found under carpet and checks before maintenance in rented homes.
Properties in Mortlake may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Mortlake (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Mortlake questions
Do you cover Mortlake and the area around Mortlake station?
Yes. Mortlake station is close to the centre of Mortlake, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Mortlake despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
After we have finished in Mortlake
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to the area
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Things not to do
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The building’s size and layout
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Practical recommendations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Testing materials in Mortlake
Mortlake is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Anywhere in Mortlake, just send the postcode. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Mortlake to London (8 miles away).
At a school like Thomson House School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For properties on main roads such as the A3003, let us know where we can park.
We handle tests in every part of SW14, SW13 and SW15 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Elm Road, Well Lane and Coval Road, wherever it is in Mortlake. You’ll find Mortlake on the A3003, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Mortlake, we cover East Sheen (1 mile south-west), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Roehampton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Mortlake 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.
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Ubuntu Museum: African Museum of Humanity (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Richmond Park Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.8 miles north)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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Step by step
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note