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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Old Town, Greater London
Buildings in Old Town built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing near Old Town
Common reasons for tests in Old Town
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- A material damaged during DIY
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If you live in an older house in Old Town, a quick test before work is sensible.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Asbestos testing in Old Town
Before small jobs in Old Town, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. People often contact us about corrugated roof sheets and floor tiles and black adhesive, involving soffit boards, textured ceilings and panels behind heaters.
In places like Old Town, we often test a single material in a flat before work, when a full survey would be more than you need. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Old Town, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Questions from Old Town
Do you cover Old Town and the area around West Croydon station?
Yes, we cover Old Town, including the streets around West Croydon station.
Do you work in Old Town despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
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; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you cover Old Town?
Yes, we do: our area includes Old Town and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Asbestos testing in Old Town: local notes
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Old Town has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Old Town to London (about 9 miles away).
If you’re a letting agent with homes near West Croydon station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Schools such as The Minster Nursery and Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Wherever your property is in CR0, CR9 and CR90, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
As a London location, Old Town is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Centrale Croydon (within half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Old Town include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's CofE School (under half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile east)
After the job
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What happens
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- You get the written result and our advice
Preparing for the visit
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site