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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in North Greenwich, Greater London
Asbestos testing in North Greenwich: asbestos testing with written results. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing for North Greenwich
How asbestos testing works in North Greenwich
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in North Greenwich you are not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Whether it’s porch canopies and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, we cover floor tiles, garage roof sheets and flue pipes.
Properties in North Greenwich may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- North Greenwich (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from North Greenwich
Can you work in North Greenwich with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in North Greenwich homes?
Any home in North Greenwich built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. You’ll get an estimate when we quote.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
After the job
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
What to avoid
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
North Greenwich properties and asbestos testing
North Greenwich is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. North Greenwich is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. North Greenwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Schools such as Harbinger Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For older homes anywhere in North Greenwich, from near Church of St Nicholas outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
For tests in E14, SE8 and SE10, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Isle of Dogs (1 mile south-east), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
As a London location, North Greenwich is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Miller General Hospital (1 mile south) and Old Royal Naval College (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around North Greenwich includes Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Schools near North Greenwich include Canary Wharf College 3 (within half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Places of worship nearby include St. Paul's (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ferry House Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west)
How it works
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
These are some of the things we deal with in North Greenwich:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- Corrugated roof sheets
If you let flats near Greenwich station, testing before work avoids delays.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The number of samples
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Towns and villages near North Greenwich
What else we do in North Greenwich
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
How we price asbestos testing
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The number of materials to sample
- Material and condition
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Send us the address in North Greenwich, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in North Greenwich
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Practical recommendations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note