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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in North End, Greater London
Asbestos testing in North End: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Corrugated roof sheets
Need asbestos testing in North End?
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
How asbestos testing works in North End
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in North End, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. People often contact us about Artex before downlights or rewiring and garage roofs before replacement, including floor tiles, flue pipes and soffit boards.
Properties in North End may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- North End (DA8, DA1, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
North End properties and asbestos testing
North End is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. In North End, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from North End to London (13 miles away).
If you are a letting agent with homes near Slade Green station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For an older property in North End, whether near St. Augustine's Church or not, test any suspect materials before renovation.
This part of Greater London takes in DA8, DA1 and DA7, and your test can be anywhere in it. From Oak Road, Elm Road and Moat Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside North End, we also cover Slade Green (1 mile east), Barnes Cray (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Northumberland Heath (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
North End 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Erith and District Hospital (1.4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4 miles south-east). The countryside around North End includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near North End include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Tavern (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (0.9 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
What we deal with in North End
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
Parents and staff at schools such as St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
The process
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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After the job
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Some practical advice:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Group several materials into one visit
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Photos of the material help us plan
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof.
Which option is right?
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs usually just need a test. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Nearby places to North End
Other services in North End
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
- How many different materials need sampling
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
North End: your questions answered
Can you work in North End with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in North End have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We will tell you if your job needs it.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site