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Asbestos Testing for Smithfield
Looking for asbestos testing in Smithfield? We cover Smithfield and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos help in Smithfield
Testing around Smithfield
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Smithfield, just send the postcode. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
On busy roads like the A1 and A4, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. If you work at a school like Charterhouse Square School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
We carry out tests all over the EC1V, EC1P and EC1R postcode area. Streets in the area include Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Smithfield is on the A1 and A4, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Smithfield we cover include Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Smithfield 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 Postal Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Smithfield includes Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Oriole pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
About our asbestos testing in Smithfield
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that’s what we arrange in Smithfield. We often deal with soffit boards, garage roof sheets and panels behind heaters, and people usually contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and a material damaged during DIY.
In flats and conversions around Smithfield, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, when a full survey would be more than you need. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How we work
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Smithfield, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating.
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Looking after things afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Things not to do
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Which option is right?
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear advice on your options
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of survey you need
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Smithfield
Do you work in Smithfield despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you work near Farringdon station?
Yes, we cover Smithfield, including the streets around Farringdon station.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
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 contact us for advice on the next step.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
What we deal with in Smithfield
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
These are some of the things we deal with in Smithfield:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Farringdon station, testing before work avoids delays.
What your quote should include
- How many samples are included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site