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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Putney, Greater London
Asbestos testing across Putney, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos testing near Putney
Asbestos testing in Putney
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in Putney provides. Whether it’s corrugated roof sheets and one-off checks in rented property, we cover soffit boards, black adhesive and floor tiles and more.
In flats and conversions around Putney, 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 explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Putney (SW15, SW19, SW13)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Putney
Putney is about 1 mile south-west of Fulham, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Putney, tell us the postcode and what you need. Putney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For an older property in Putney, whether near Polish Church of St John the Evangelist or not, a quick test before work is sensible. Schools such as Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Tests anywhere in SW15, SW19 and SW13 start with the postcode and some photos. From Putney High Street, Upper Richmond Road and Spencer Walk or a nearby road, the process is the same. Putney sits on or near the A3 and B306; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Roehampton (1 mile south-west), Barnes (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile north-east), Mortlake (2 miles west) and Wimbledon Park (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
As a London location, Putney is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Putney Exchange (within half a mile east) and Antique Breadboard Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Putney School of Art and Design (under half a mile east) and ARK Putney Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway pub (under half a mile south-east)
After the job
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
What to avoid
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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What we deal with in Putney
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Soffit boards
On busy roads like the A3 and B306, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
Before booking anyone
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- What the report or result will contain
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What affects the price in Putney
Our quotes take into account:
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
Options to consider in Putney
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Putney
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Send us the address in Putney, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Putney: your questions answered
Can you work in Putney with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Could my house in Putney contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. You will get an estimate when we quote.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site