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Asbestos Testing in Uxbridge
Asbestos testing for properties in Uxbridge and Buckinghamshire: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Soffit boards
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos testing in Uxbridge
How asbestos testing works in Uxbridge
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. We often deal with garage roof sheets, black adhesive and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about lab results for contractors before they start and boiler cupboard panels.
Properties in Uxbridge with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
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FAQs for Uxbridge
How far is Uxbridge from London?
We cover Uxbridge, about 17 miles from central London.
Do you cover Uxbridge and the area around West Drayton station?
Yes. West Drayton station is about 2.1 miles south of Uxbridge, and we cover both.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We will tell you whether you need it.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you test Artex in Uxbridge?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
The process
Taking a sample is typically quick. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Uxbridge
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Testing around Uxbridge
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Uxbridge as part of Buckinghamshire, whatever the size of the job. Uxbridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as Whitehall Junior School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For properties on main roads such as the A4007, let us know where we can park.
Wherever your property is in UB8, UB10 and UB9, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Uxbridge sits on or near the A4007, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Chimes (less than half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Uxbridge includes Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
- Nearby schools include Uxbridge High School (within half a mile south-east) and West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Three Tuns pub (within half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- Parking and access charges
- The number of materials to sample
- Which survey type fits your plans
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Common reasons for tests in Uxbridge
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Typical jobs in Uxbridge include:
- Soffit boards
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
If you let flats near West Drayton station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The number of samples
Weighing up your options
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Across London and the South East
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site