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Asbestos Testing in Upper Norwood
Worried about asbestos in Upper Norwood? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Soffit boards
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing near Upper Norwood
Asbestos testing in Upper Norwood
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Upper Norwood and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Whether it’s soffit boards and tiles found under carpet, we cover textured ceilings, black adhesive and garage roof sheets and more.
In areas like Upper Norwood, we often test a single material in a flat before work, where a test is all that is needed. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- Upper Norwood (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Upper Norwood
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Upper Norwood 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.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
After we’ve finished in Upper Norwood
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Make the area easy to reach
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Upper Norwood questions
Do you work near Gipsy Hill station?
Yes, we cover Upper Norwood, including the streets around Gipsy Hill station.
Do you work in Upper Norwood despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you work in Upper Norwood?
Yes, Upper Norwood is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What we deal with in Upper Norwood
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
- Something broken during building work
- Garage roofs before replacement
Parents and staff at schools such as Hillcrest can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What affects the price in Upper Norwood
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The size and age of the building
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Also near Upper Norwood
What else we do in Upper Norwood
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Upper Norwood
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
Asbestos testing in Upper Norwood: local notes
Upper Norwood is about 4 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upper Norwood contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Gipsy Hill station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you live in an older house in Upper Norwood, a quick test before work is sensible.
For tests in SE19, SE27 and SE21, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Dover Road, Hawke Road and Tudor Road; we cover every one. Upper Norwood sits on or near the A214, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Upper Norwood we cover include Norwood New Town (1 mile west), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-east), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and Anerley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Upper Norwood is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Crystal Palace Museum (0.5 miles east) and Whitgift Centre (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Upper Norwood include Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Norwood include Rockmount Primary School (less than half a mile west) and Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School (under half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sparrowhawk pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include St Leonard's (2 miles west)
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- 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
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note