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Asbestos Testing in North Sheen
Asbestos testing across North Sheen, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Soffit boards
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing in North Sheen
Asbestos testing for North Sheen properties
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in North Sheen you are not sure about, testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. Common materials are flue pipes, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters, and people usually contact us about something broken during building work and soffit boards.
In flats and conversions around North Sheen, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- North Sheen (TW9, SW14, W4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A test or a full survey? Testing checks the materials you’re worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs usually just need a test. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in North Sheen
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Why people call us in North Sheen
The risk typically comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
These come up again and again:
- Something broken during building work
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Panels behind old heaters
At a school like Kew Riverside Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- How many samples are included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Common questions in North Sheen
Can you work in North Sheen with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Kew Gardens station?
Yes, we cover North Sheen, including the streets around Kew Gardens station.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What happens if the test is positive?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
North Sheen properties and asbestos testing
North Sheen is about 3 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. For tests in North Sheen, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. North Sheen is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If you live in an older house in North Sheen, a quick test before work is sensible. For rented homes around Kew Gardens station, testing before work avoids delays.
We carry out tests all over the TW9, SW14 and W4 postcode area. Streets in the area include Kent Road, Ibis Lane and The Avenue, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Kew (1 mile north), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile north), East Sheen (1 mile south-east) and Mortlake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover 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 east).
North Sheen 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.
Well-known places in the area include Museum No. 2. Monocotyledons and Cryptogams (0.9 miles north-west) and Livat Hammersmith (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Duke's Hollow.
- Schools near North Sheen include Kew College Prep (0.5 miles north-west) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Tap on the Line (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.2 miles north)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Places near North Sheen
What else we do in North Sheen
After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Going forward:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Make the area easy to reach
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Avoid these
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Step by step
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, in case you want them tested as well. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site