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Asbestos Testing for Streatham Park
Any pre-2000 building in Streatham Park may contain asbestos. We offer laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Debris found after DIY
- Porch canopies
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How asbestos testing works in Streatham Park
If something has been damaged during work in Streatham Park, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with. From old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and debris found after DIY, we deal with floor tiles, panels behind heaters and textured ceilings.
In flats and conversions around Streatham Park, 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. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Streatham Park (SW16, SW17, SW12)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
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What else we do in Streatham Park
After the job
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Once we’re done:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
Avoid these
Don’t 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.
Streatham Park: your questions answered
Do you cover Streatham Park and the area around Streatham station?
Yes, we cover Streatham Park and the area towards Streatham station, about 0.5 miles east.
Could my house in Streatham Park contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What happens if the test is positive?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Asbestos testing in Streatham Park: local notes
Streatham Park is about 1 mile west of Streatham, in Greater London. For tests in Streatham Park, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For an older property in Streatham Park, whether near Parish Church of St Alban or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. Schools such as St Leonard's Church of England Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Anywhere in SW16, SW17 and SW12, asbestos testing is available. From Lewin Road, Rydal Road and Natal Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Furzedown (1 mile south-west), Streatham (1 mile east), Tooting (1 mile west), Tooting Bec (1 mile west) and Hyde farm estate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
As a London location, Streatham Park is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Tooting Bec Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and St Leonard's (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Graveney School (0.5 miles south-west) and Furzedown Secondary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Holland Tringham pub (0.5 miles east)
Typical tests in Streatham Park
The risk typically comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
- Panels behind old heaters
If you let property close to Streatham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How much sampling is needed
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site