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Asbestos Testing for Strand-on-the-Green
Any pre-2000 building in Strand-on-the-Green may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing in Strand-on-the-Green
How we price asbestos testing
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size and age of the building
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Asbestos testing near Strand-on-the-Green
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that’s what we arrange in Strand-on-the-Green. Whether it’s boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and debris found after DIY, we cover floor tiles, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
In flats and conversions around Strand-on-the-Green, testing is often about one ceiling, one floor or a boiler cupboard before a refit, where a test is all that’s needed. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Strand-on-the-Green (W4, TW9, TW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Taking a sample is normally quick. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- 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
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
A few practical points:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Group several materials into one visit
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- File the result with your property paperwork
Things not to do
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Typical tests in Strand-on-the-Green
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
These are some of the things we deal with in Strand-on-the-Green:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
For properties on main roads such as the A3000, let us know where we can park.
What your quote should include
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Your options compared
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear next steps
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Strand-on-the-Green questions
Can you work in Strand-on-the-Green with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Strand-on-the-Green and the area around Chiswick station?
Yes. Chiswick station is about 0.5 miles south-east of Strand-on-the-Green, and we cover both.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We will tell you if your job needs it.
The scope of asbestos testing
The usual limits are:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Strand-on-the-Green
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
Testing around Strand-on-the-Green
Strand-on-the-Green is about 2 miles south of Acton, in Greater London. Properties in Strand-on-the-Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Strand-on-the-Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For rented homes around Chiswick station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. For older homes anywhere in Strand-on-the-Green, from near St Paul's Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Tests anywhere in W4, TW9 and TW8 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Kew Road, Maze Road and Kent Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A3000, Strand-on-the-Green is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile east), Gunnersbury (1 mile north), North Sheen (1 mile south) and Turnham Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
As a London location, Strand-on-the-Green is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Acton (1.6 miles north) and Livat Hammersmith (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Strand-on-the-Green includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Kew College Prep (within half a mile south-west) and Chiswick School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Bull's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.6 miles north)
Places near Strand-on-the-Green
Other services in Strand-on-the-Green
- 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