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Asbestos Testing in Selhurst
Asbestos testing across Selhurst, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos help in Selhurst
The scope of asbestos testing
So you know what to expect:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
How asbestos testing works in Selhurst
You can’t tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that is what we arrange in Selhurst. From lab results for contractors before they start and floor tiles and black adhesive, we deal with soffit boards, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
Properties in Selhurst may have layers of past work, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Selhurst (SE25, SE20, CR0)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Selhurst: local notes
Selhurst is about 5 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. If your test is in Selhurst, let us know about access. Selhurst is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Selhurst to London (about 7 miles away).
If you are a letting agent with homes near Norwood Junction station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If the property is on or near the A213, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
For tests in SE25, SE20 and CR0, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Park Road, Court Road and Dixon Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A213, Selhurst is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover South Norwood (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile south), Ashburton (1 mile south), Elmers End (1 mile east) and Addiscombe (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Selhurst 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitgift Centre (2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy South Norwood (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Albion pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Addiscombe (1.3 miles south)
For businesses and landlords in Selhurst
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How big the building is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of materials to sample
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
Send us the address in Selhurst, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Your options compared
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Records for your files
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Why people call us in Selhurst
Testing can show a material does not contain asbestos at all, so work can carry on normally.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Panels behind old heaters
- A material damaged during DIY
- Porch canopies
Schools such as St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
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Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Once we’re done:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
The process
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Selhurst
Could my house in Selhurst contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Selhurst can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Selhurst and the area around Norwood Junction station?
Yes. Norwood Junction station is close to the centre of Selhurst, and we cover the whole area.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We will advise when you tell us what you are testing.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site