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Asbestos Surveys in Ashford, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Ashford: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Checks on rental property
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey near Ashford
Asbestos survey for Ashford properties
About to refurbish in Ashford? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Whether it’s shops, offices and industrial units and checks on rental property, we cover textured ceilings, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels.
Surveys in a town like Ashford are often triggered by a sale, a refurbishment or a landlord’s maintenance plan, scoped to suit. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Ashford (TW15, TW19, TW13)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Ashford
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
Some practical advice:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What we deal with in Ashford
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE’s campaigns aimed at tradespeople make this point repeatedly, and a survey report gives them that information.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Demolition and strip-out
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Checks on rental property
Schools such as Spelthorne College are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Before you book anyone
- Areas included and excluded
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
- What you’ll receive in writing
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, normally well bound in.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
For businesses and landlords in Ashford
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Ashford buildings and asbestos surveys
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We cover Ashford as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Ashford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Ashford to Guildford (14 miles away).
For rented homes close to Ashford Surrey station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Altering an older house in Ashford, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
For surveys in TW15, TW19 and TW13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Ashford is on the A30 and A308, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Ashford includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include Clarendon Primary School (within half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Ashford
Other services in Ashford
What it costs
What drives the price:
- How much sampling is needed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Ashford
How far is Ashford from London?
We cover Ashford, about 17 miles from central London.
Could my house in Ashford contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Will the survey damage the property?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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