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Asbestos Surveys in Badshot Lea, Surrey
Buildings in Badshot Lea built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Badshot Lea
How asbestos survey works in Badshot Lea
Managing agents and landlords in Badshot Lea use surveys so trades know what to avoid. From pre-purchase checks on older properties and surveys requested by builders before work, we deal with garage roofs, pipe lagging and textured ceilings and more.
Around a village like Badshot Lea, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Badshot Lea (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Badshot Lea, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
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 we have finished in Badshot Lea
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
What to avoid
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is usually cheaper in the end. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
More for properties in Badshot Lea
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Surveying buildings in Badshot Lea
Badshot Lea is about 1 mile south of Aldershot, in Surrey. If your survey is in Badshot Lea, let us know about access. We work in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For rented homes close to Aldershot station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Got an older property in Badshot Lea, close to St George's Church or further out? Survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
Wherever your property is in GU9, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Badshot Lea Road, The Green and Beech Tree Drive or the roads around them. With the B3208 close by, Badshot Lea is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Badshot Lea we cover include Weybourne (1 mile north-west), Hale (1 mile west), Heath End (1 mile north-west), Compton (1 mile south) and Aldershot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Aunt's Pool and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (0.6 miles north-west) and The Connaught School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east)
What happens
If a material is damaged, we will say so before we leave, so you can keep people away. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- 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
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Why people call us in Badshot Lea
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
For a school like Badshot Lea Village Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether VAT is included
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- 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 are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
FAQs for Badshot Lea
Do you come out to small villages like Badshot Lea?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Aldershot station?
Yes. Aldershot station is about 1.2 miles north of Badshot Lea, and we cover both.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note