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Asbestos Surveys in Ashford Common, Surrey
Asbestos survey for properties in Ashford Common and Surrey: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Community buildings and halls
- Checks on rental property
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Need an asbestos survey in Ashford Common?
How asbestos survey works in Ashford Common
Our surveys in Ashford Common cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. People often contact us about checks on rental property and demolition projects, involving textured ceilings, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
In areas like Ashford Common, surveys normally cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Ashford Common (TW15, TW16)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Asbestos surveys in Ashford Common: local notes
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cover Ashford Common as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Ashford Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Planning work on an older building in Ashford Common, whether near St Saviour or elsewhere? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. If you are a landlord near Upper Halliford station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Anywhere in TW15 and TW16, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Ashford Common, we cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford Common include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Every job is quoted in writing. 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.
Typical surveys in Ashford Common
Over time, materials deteriorate: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, which a survey records.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Planned refurbishment work
- Demolition projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
A school such as Meadhurst Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Options to consider in Ashford Common
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you are comparing like with like. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What happens next
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- 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
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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For businesses and landlords in Ashford Common
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Ashford Common, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Ashford Common questions
Can you survey a school or hall near Ashford Common?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do older homes in Ashford Common have asbestos?
If your home in Ashford Common was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note