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Asbestos Surveys in Binscombe, Surrey
Any pre-2000 building in Binscombe may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
Asbestos help in Binscombe
How asbestos survey works in Binscombe
Buying an older property in Binscombe? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. We often deal with floor tiles, textured ceilings and soffits, and people generally contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and buying a property built before 2000.
Village houses like those in Binscombe have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Binscombe (GU7)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
After we’ve finished:
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before you book builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Don’ts
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
For managing agents and freeholders in Binscombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Binscombe, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Binscombe questions
Do you come out to small villages like Binscombe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Binscombe from London?
Binscombe is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Binscombe?
Yes, commercial and community buildings as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Who needs a management survey?
Anyone with a duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises or the common parts of domestic buildings normally starts with one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Towns and villages near Binscombe
What else we do in Binscombe
The process
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. Unexpected finds are discussed with you 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
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
A building survey for a purchase isn’t the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. 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 you get
- The right survey for your plans
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Surveying buildings in Binscombe
Binscombe is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. If your survey is in Binscombe, let us know about access when you get in touch. Binscombe is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Non-domestic buildings, Loseley Fields Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Got an older property in Binscombe, close to St John the Evangelist Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Binscombe, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Squirrels Close, Redwing Avenue and Copse Side; we cover every one. Other places close to Binscombe we cover include Compton (1 mile north-west), Hurtmore (1 mile west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Onslow Village (2 miles north) and Shackleford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Binscombe includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.7 miles south-west) and Broadwater School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Withies Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
What we deal with in Binscombe
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
If you let flats or houses near Farncombe station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How many samples are included
- Areas included and excluded
- 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