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Asbestos Survey in Box Hill
Need an asbestos survey in Box Hill? We work across Box Hill and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Demolition projects
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Public and community buildings
Asbestos survey in Box Hill
Common reasons for surveys in Box Hill
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Public and community buildings
Non-domestic buildings, The Ashcombe School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- Areas included and excluded
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Asbestos survey near Box Hill
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, depending on what you need. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Whether it’s refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and public and community buildings, we cover textured ceilings, flues and pipe lagging and more.
In a village like Box Hill, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Box Hill (KT20)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Looking after things afterwards
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Staying safe afterwards:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
For businesses and landlords in Box Hill
If your business premises in Box Hill were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Box Hill must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- 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.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Box Hill
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
Choosing the right option
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
How we work in Box Hill
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Places near Box Hill
Should you do it yourself?
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Box Hill buildings and asbestos surveys
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. In Box Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We work right across the region, from Box Hill to Crawley (about 11 miles away).
Altering an older house in Box Hill, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you’re a landlord near Betchworth station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Box Hill is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in KT20, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with surveys on streets such as Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
FAQs for Box Hill
Do you cover Box Hill and the area around Betchworth station?
Yes, we cover Box Hill and the area towards Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east.
Is asbestos common in Box Hill homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Box Hill may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site