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Asbestos Testing in Pimlico
Found something that might be asbestos in Pimlico? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos help in Pimlico
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Pimlico must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
About our asbestos testing in Pimlico
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Common materials are garage roof sheets, soffit boards and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about boiler cupboard panels and something broken during building work.
London homes like those in Pimlico have often been refitted many times, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Soffit boards
- Tiles found under carpet
Schools such as Churchill Gardens Primary Academy should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether extra samples cost more
Testing around Pimlico
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Anywhere in Pimlico, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For an older property in Pimlico, whether near St Gabriel's or not, a quick test before work is sensible. If you let property close to London Victoria station, testing before work avoids delays.
We cover tests across the SW1P, SW1V and SW1W postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square or the roads around them. You will find Pimlico on the A202 and A3212, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Pimlico, we cover Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
As a London location, Pimlico 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 Health Exhibition Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Pimlico include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Pimlico Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Grosvenor School of Modern Art (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Denbigh Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north-east)
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Looking after things afterwards
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Group several materials into one visit
Avoid these
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Pimlico questions
Do you work near London Victoria station?
Yes. London Victoria station is about 0.5 miles north-west of Pimlico, and we cover both.
Do you work in Pimlico despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Pimlico
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
The process
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Your options compared
A test or a full survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs generally just need a test. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Practical recommendations
- Across London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote or published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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