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Asbestos Testing in Shoreditch
Looking for asbestos testing in Shoreditch? We work across Shoreditch and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Get a quote for Shoreditch
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- How big the building is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- The access route
- Where we could park
Send us the address in Shoreditch, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Asbestos testing in Shoreditch
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets, and people usually contact us about a material damaged during DIY and one-off checks in rented property.
In areas like Shoreditch, we often test a single material in a flat before work, where a test is all that is needed. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Weighing up your options
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Shoreditch
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Shoreditch
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Places near Shoreditch
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Questions from Shoreditch
Do you work near Shoreditch High Street station?
Yes, we cover Shoreditch, including the streets around Shoreditch High Street station.
Do you work in Shoreditch despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Shoreditch
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
Common reasons for tests in Shoreditch
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, which saves time and money.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shoreditch:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
For older homes anywhere in Shoreditch, from near St Leonard's Church outwards, a quick test before work is sensible.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
- What you will receive in writing
Shoreditch properties and asbestos testing
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Shoreditch, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
For properties on main roads such as the A1 and A10, let us know where we can park. For rented homes around Shoreditch High Street station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Wherever your property is in E1, E2 and N1, we can help with asbestos testing. Whether your property is on New Road, Moor Lane and City Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A1 and A10, Shoreditch is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Shoreditch we cover include Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
As a London location, Shoreditch is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Dennis Severs' House (under half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (less than half a mile north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Former London Apprentice pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note