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Asbestos Testing in Selsdon
Asbestos testing in Selsdon, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Something broken during building work
Need asbestos testing in Selsdon?
How it works
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Asbestos testing in Selsdon
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Selsdon provides. Whether it’s tiles found under carpet and a material damaged during DIY, we deal with floor tiles, black adhesive and soffit boards and more.
In a smaller place like Selsdon, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Selsdon (CR2, CR0)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. Properties in Selsdon range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Selsdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For an older property in Selsdon, whether near St Francis or not, a quick test before work is sensible. For rented homes around Sanderstead station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Anywhere in CR2 and CR0, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. For properties just outside Selsdon, we cover Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Selsdon include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include The Quest Academy (less than half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sir Julian Huxley pub (less than half a mile west)
Why people call us in Selsdon
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- One-off checks in rented property
- Corrugated roof sheets
At a school like Selsdon Primary and Nursery School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Questions to ask before you book
- The number of samples
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
The scope of asbestos testing
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
Weighing up your options
Testing before work generally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
FAQs for Selsdon
Could my house in Selsdon contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Selsdon and the area around Sanderstead station?
Yes, we cover Selsdon and the area towards Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What happens next
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Clear access to the area
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Let us know what you want to do next
Don’ts
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of material and its condition
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
Send us the address in Selsdon, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Places near Selsdon
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Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note