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Asbestos Testing in The Wrythe
Asbestos testing in The Wrythe: asbestos testing with written results. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Debris found after DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in The Wrythe
The Wrythe questions
Can you work in The Wrythe with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in The Wrythe homes?
Any home in The Wrythe 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.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
How asbestos testing works in The Wrythe
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain what that means for your plans in The Wrythe. Whether it’s textured ceilings before a renovation and answers trades need before starting, we cover garage roof sheets, floor tiles and soffit boards and more.
In flats and conversions around The Wrythe, 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. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- The Wrythe (SM5, SM6, SM1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
What it might be made of
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Also near The Wrythe
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The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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The Wrythe properties and asbestos testing
The Wrythe is about 7 miles south of Stockwell, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in The Wrythe contact us for tests. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in The Wrythe, from near Bishop Andrewes Church outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. If you are a letting agent with homes near Carshalton station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Wherever your property is in SM5, SM6 and SM1, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Elm Road, Byne Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside The Wrythe, we also cover Carshalton (1 mile south), Wallington (1 mile south-east), Rosehill (1 mile north-west), St Helier (1 mile north-west) and Benhilton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (9 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
As a London location, The Wrythe is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.8 miles south-west) and Honeywood Museum (0.6 miles south). The countryside around The Wrythe includes The Spinney Local Nature Reserve and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near The Wrythe include Carshalton High School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Railway Tavern (less than half a mile south)
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
Typical jobs in The Wrythe include:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Soffit boards
- A material damaged during DIY
If you work at a school like Victor Seymour Infants' School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will usually be licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How big the building is
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site