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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Roundshaw, Greater London
Asbestos testing for properties in Roundshaw and Greater London: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
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Asbestos testing in Roundshaw
Roundshaw properties and asbestos testing
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Roundshaw, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Roundshaw to London (10 miles away).
If you let flats near Wallington station, testing before work avoids delays. If you live in an older house in Roundshaw, a quick test before work is sensible.
Anywhere in SM6, CR8 and CR0, we can help with asbestos testing. Local streets include Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Roundshaw we cover include Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Roundshaw 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.
A little further out are St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Roundshaw include Wilson's School (under half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
Asbestos testing near Roundshaw
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that is what we arrange in Roundshaw. Typical jobs include lab results for contractors before they start and soffit boards, including flue pipes, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
London homes like those in Roundshaw have often been refitted many times, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The size and age of the building
- The survey type
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Parking and access charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- An overall view
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
Your questions about asbestos testing in Roundshaw
Do you work near Wallington station?
Yes, we cover Roundshaw and the area towards Wallington station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
Do you work in Roundshaw despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you work in Roundshaw?
Yes, Roundshaw is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we will talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Debris found after DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Schools such as Wallington Primary Academy should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive in writing
Also near Roundshaw
What else we do in Roundshaw
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What happens next
We seal the sample point when sampling, so it’s safe while you wait.
Keeping things safe:
- Group several materials into one visit
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Make the area easy to reach
Don’ts
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
For businesses and landlords in Roundshaw
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.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site