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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Temple, Greater London
Asbestos testing in Temple: asbestos sampling and testing. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- A material damaged during DIY
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Asbestos testing for Temple properties
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. Whether it’s checks before maintenance in rented homes and corrugated roof sheets, we cover soffit boards, textured ceilings and flue pipes.
London homes like those in Temple have often been refitted many times, so a material that looks modern can sit on top of something older. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Let us know what you want to do next
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Things not to do
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Temple
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
Step by step
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
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.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Testing them before removal avoids surprises.
Temple questions
Do older homes in Temple have asbestos?
Any home in Temple built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Temple and the area around London Blackfriars station?
Yes. London Blackfriars station is close to the centre of Temple, and we cover the whole area.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you test Artex in Temple?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you cover Temple?
Yes, Temple is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Why people call us in Temple
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If your home is one of the older properties in Temple, near Temple Church or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Questions to ask before you book
- The number of samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Nearby places to Temple
More for properties in Temple
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: 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.
Temple properties and asbestos testing
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. If your test is in Temple, let us know about access. Temple is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you let property close to London Blackfriars station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If the property is on or near the A4 and A40, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Anywhere in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, we can help with asbestos testing. Your property could be on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them. Being close to the A4 and A40, Temple is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include 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 (3 miles south).
Temple is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Temple include London Nautical School (under half a mile south) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north)
- Places of worship nearby include St Mary-at-Hill (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile north-west)
Weighing up your options
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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