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Asbestos Testing for Telegraph Hill
Asbestos testing in Telegraph Hill: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing near Telegraph Hill
Asbestos testing for Telegraph Hill properties
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. We often deal with flue pipes, floor tiles and panels behind heaters, and people generally contact us about garage roofs before replacement and debris found after DIY.
In flats and conversions around Telegraph Hill, 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. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Telegraph Hill (SE4, SE15, SE14)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- A material damaged during DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
If you live in an older house in Telegraph Hill, a quick test before work is sensible.
Questions to ask before booking
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What the report or result will contain
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Choosing the right option
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs typically just need a test. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear next steps
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Testing materials in Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. In Telegraph Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you let property close to Brockley station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Schools such as Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham Temple Grove Free School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Here we cover the SE4, SE15 and SE14 postcode area. Your property could be on Mona Road, Pepys Road and Kitto Road or the roads around them. We also carry out tests in Nunhead (1 mile south-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east), Peckham (1 mile north-west), St Johns (1 mile east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north).
As a London location, Telegraph Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.4 miles east) and Nunhead (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Telegraph Hill includes St. James's Park Lake and New Cross Gate Cutting.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Hatcham College (within half a mile north) and Southwark Free School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Brockley Barge pub (within half a mile south-east)
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Other services in Telegraph Hill
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
How we work
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
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.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Telegraph Hill must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Common questions in Telegraph Hill
Do older homes in Telegraph Hill have asbestos?
Any home in Telegraph Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Telegraph Hill despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll give you an idea when we book.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Some practical advice:
- Clear access to the area
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note