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Asbestos Survey in Alfold
Asbestos survey for Alfold: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Community buildings and halls
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey for Alfold
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
How asbestos survey works in Alfold
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In Alfold, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. People often contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and checks on rental property, including pipe lagging, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Village surveys around Alfold can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Alfold (GU6)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear written quotes
- Recommendations in plain English
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Alfold, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Common reasons for surveys in Alfold
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
If you have an older property in Alfold, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
Things not to do
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common questions in Alfold
Do you cover small places like Alfold?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Alfold homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Alfold may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Alfold?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for non-domestic buildings and the common parts of flats typically do. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What else we do in Alfold
Surveying buildings in Alfold
Alfold is about 9 miles west of Horsham, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Alfold contact us for surveys. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
We cover surveys across GU6. From Chapel Field Close, Loxwood Road and Cypress Grove or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Alfold, we cover Alfold Bars (1 mile south), Loxwood (1 mile south), Ifold (2 miles south), Durfold Wood (3 miles west) and Plaistow (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (11 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (14 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles west) and Cranleigh (3 miles north-east).
Green spaces nearby include Shillinglee Lake.
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site