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Asbestos Survey in Surrey

Covering 395 places across Surrey for asbestos survey, for houses, rented property and workplaces.

Asbestos Survey across Surrey

Where we work in Surrey

Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.

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About asbestos survey in Surrey

We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Surrey. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Typical materials include soffits, garage roofs and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about rented homes due for maintenance and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.

Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory.

Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
The lab analyses the samples
You receive a clear written report with recommendations

Cost

Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.

Why us?

Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Homes, rented property and workplaces
Practical recommendations
Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder

How to get a quote

You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Near you in Guildford

Jobs here are often close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east), Stoke Park (within half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Surrey: surveys for every kind of building

From Guildford, Woking and Camberley to 276 villages and hamlets, buildings across Surrey range from terraces and estates to farms and industrial units, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Town surveys are often for homes and businesses; rural surveys often include outbuildings. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Surrey, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

Guildford: If you manage lettings around London Road (Guildford) station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Non-domestic buildings, Sandfield Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is generally where that starts.

What’s included, and what isn’t

It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:

The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job

What affects the price in Surrey

Every quote reflects:

How much sampling is needed
What the material is and its state
Which survey type fits your plans
The quantity or area

How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.

What to photograph

For a quick quote, include:

Where we could park
The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Labels, if any
A photo of the whole area

Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.

For landlords, agents and businesses

Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.

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.

After the job

If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.

Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Share any previous surveys or drawings
Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed

Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.

Do not take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.

Materials, one by one

Floor tiles and adhesive

We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.

Pipe lagging

Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.

Common questions in Surrey

I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?

Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.

Can you survey offices and warehouses?

Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Send us the size, use and age of the building.

What does the survey report include?

Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.

Who needs a management survey?

Duty holders for workplaces and common parts typically need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.

My builder has found asbestos. What now?

Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.

Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?

No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.