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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in New Eltham, Greater London
Asbestos testing in New Eltham and across Greater London: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Garage roofs before replacement
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About our asbestos testing in New Eltham
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in New Eltham provides. From tiles found under carpet and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with textured ceilings, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
Properties in New Eltham may have layers of past work, so testing what’s actually there matters. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- New Eltham (SE9, DA15, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in New Eltham must 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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How many different materials need sampling
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Step by step
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- 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
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
Common questions in New Eltham
Could my house in New Eltham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in New Eltham despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover New Eltham?
Yes. We cover New Eltham and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
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Your options compared
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- The right survey for your plans
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work done to the regulations
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What we deal with in New Eltham
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
If you work at a school like Wyborne Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Testing around New Eltham
New Eltham is about 1 mile south-east of Eltham, in Greater London. We work across New Eltham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in New Eltham, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you are a letting agent with homes near New Eltham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
This part of Greater London takes in SE9, DA15 and BR7. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Gerda Road and Novar Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Eltham (1 mile north-west), Longlands (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Avery Hill (1 mile north) and Blackfen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
New Eltham is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Police Museum (1.4 miles east) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around New Eltham includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (0.8 miles north-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site