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Asbestos Testing for Old Chiswick
Asbestos testing in Old Chiswick: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing for Old Chiswick
About our asbestos testing in Old Chiswick
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Old Chiswick, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Common materials are soffit boards, floor tiles and black adhesive, and people usually contact us about lab results for contractors before they start and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Properties in Old Chiswick may have layers of past work, so testing what’s actually there matters. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Old Chiswick (W4, SW13, W6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Taking a sample is normally quick. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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FAQs for Old Chiswick
Can you work in Old Chiswick with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Chiswick station?
Yes. Chiswick station is about 0.8 miles south-west of Old Chiswick, and we cover both.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we will explain.
How do I know if a material in Old Chiswick contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may have it.
These come up again and again:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffit boards
If you work at a school like The William Hogarth Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Before you book anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Old Chiswick
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
Afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Once we are done:
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Test everything you are worried about at once
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Testing materials in Old Chiswick
Old Chiswick is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Properties in Old Chiswick range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Old Chiswick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For an older property in Old Chiswick, whether near St. Nicholas Church or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Chiswick station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
We cover tests across W4, SW13 and W6 and the streets around it. Local streets include Short Road, Quick Road and Paxton Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Old Chiswick we cover include Turnham Green (1 mile west), Chiswick (1 mile north-west), Grove Park (1 mile west), Barnes (1 mile south) and Hammersmith (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (6 miles north-east), Shoreditch (8 miles east) and Walthamstow (12 miles north-east).
Old Chiswick 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 will also find West London Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Livat Hammersmith (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Old Chiswick includes Campden Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Old Chiswick include The Swedish School (less than half a mile east) and Chiswick School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include George and Devonshire pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (0.8 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north-west)
Your options compared
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Old Chiswick
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- What the material is and its state
- How many outbuildings are included
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Travel and parking
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site