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Asbestos Testing in Old Ford
Asbestos testing for Old Ford: asbestos testing with written results. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Something broken during building work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos help in Old Ford
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Old Ford
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
About our asbestos testing in Old Ford
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Old Ford? A sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Typical jobs include one-off checks in rented property and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, including black adhesive, panels behind heaters and garage roof sheets.
In places like Old Ford, we often test a single material in a flat before work, when a full survey would be more than you need. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Old Ford
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
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.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Common questions in Old Ford
Do you work in Old Ford despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in Old Ford homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Old Ford may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Your options compared
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Typical tests in Old Ford
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
If your home is one of the older properties in Old Ford, near St Paul Old Ford or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Testing around Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Old Ford has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
If you work at a school like Mulberry UTC, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you let flats near Hackney Wick station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Wherever your property is in E3, E15 and E9, we can help with asbestos testing. Whether your property is on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Old Ford 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.
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (within half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Old Ford
Also in Old Ford
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Old Ford
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
After we have finished:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you are planning
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site