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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Riddlesdown, Greater London
Looking for asbestos testing in Riddlesdown? We cover Riddlesdown and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- A material damaged during DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing for Riddlesdown
Asbestos testing for Riddlesdown properties
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Riddlesdown. We often deal with flue pipes, panels behind heaters and black adhesive, and typical jobs are boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and floor tiles and black adhesive.
London homes like those in Riddlesdown have often been refitted many times, so testing what’s actually there matters. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Riddlesdown
Could my house in Riddlesdown contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Riddlesdown station?
Yes. Riddlesdown station is close to the centre of Riddlesdown, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We don’t carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. Ask and we’ll explain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How it works
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Riddlesdown, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Riddlesdown properties and asbestos testing
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. In Riddlesdown, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Riddlesdown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Riddlesdown to London (12 miles away).
On busy roads like the A22, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. For older homes anywhere in Riddlesdown, from near St Edmund's Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Tests anywhere in CR8 and CR2 start with the postcode and some photos. From Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Riddlesdown on the A22, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out tests in Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Riddlesdown 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.
A little further out are Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Your options compared
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Recommendations in plain English
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
- The survey type
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Damaged areas
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Nearby places to Riddlesdown
What else we do in Riddlesdown
What happens next
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Keeping things safe:
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note