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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Temple, Buckinghamshire
Buildings in Temple built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Panels behind old heaters
- Debris found after DIY
Asbestos testing in Temple
Typical tests in Temple
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Buckinghamshire may have it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
If you let property close to Marlow station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether extra samples cost more
Asbestos testing for Temple properties
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Temple and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Typical jobs include textured ceilings before a renovation and floor tiles and black adhesive, including black adhesive, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
Village homes in places like Temple often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Temple (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Testing materials in Temple
Temple is about 2 miles south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Properties in Temple range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For an older property in Temple, whether near Church of All Saints or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. At a school like Bisham Church of England Academy, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
We handle tests in every part of SL7. Whether your property is on Temple Lane, Bradenham Lane and Temple Mill Island or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Bisham (1 mile north-east), Marlow (2 miles north), Stubbings (2 miles south), Cookham Dean (2 miles east) and Burchett's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (6 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (12 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (11 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Temple includes Carpenter's Wood and Weycock Hill.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Weighing up your options
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Temple: your questions answered
How far is Temple from London?
Temple is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Marlow station?
Yes, we cover Temple and the area towards Marlow station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
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What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Some practical advice:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Photos of the material help us plan
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site