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Asbestos Testing for Widmore
Asbestos testing for properties in Widmore and Greater London: asbestos testing with written results, with written paperwork.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos help in Widmore
After the job
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Make the area easy to reach
Avoid these
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Asbestos testing in Widmore
If something has been damaged during work in Widmore, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. People often contact us about soffit boards and tiles found under carpet, including panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings.
In flats and conversions around Widmore, 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. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Widmore (BR1, BR2, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Widmore
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
Typical tests in Widmore
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffit boards
If you work at a school like Bullers Wood School for Boys, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Before you book anyone
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Condition assessed for every material
- Domestic and commercial work
- Covering London and the South East
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
The process
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
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 recommend the right option.
Related guides
Asbestos testing in Widmore: local notes
Widmore is about 1 mile east of Bromley, in Greater London. If your test is in Widmore, let us know about access when you get in touch. Widmore is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If you let property close to Bickley station, testing before work avoids delays. If you live in an older house in Widmore, a quick test before work is sensible. Widmore is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in BR1, BR2 and BR7, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Golf Road, The Avenue and Canon Road, wherever it is in Widmore. Nearby, we also cover Bickley (1 mile north), Elmstead (1 mile north), Chislehurst (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile west) and Sundridge (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Widmore 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.
Nearby you will also find The Mall (1.3 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Widmore includes Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include St George's (0.6 miles west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bird In Hand Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Common questions in Widmore
Could my house in Widmore contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Widmore despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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