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Asbestos Surveys in Chilworth, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Chilworth, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey for Chilworth
How asbestos survey works in Chilworth
About to refurbish in Chilworth? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Common materials are flues, soffits and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
Around a village like Chilworth, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Chilworth (GU4)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book the survey before booking builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
What to avoid
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Surveys around Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For surveys in Chilworth, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 395 places across Surrey.
If you let flats or houses near Chilworth station, share asbestos information with trades before work. If you have an older property in Chilworth, near Church of St Thomas or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Chilworth is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in GU4, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane; we cover every one. With the A248 close by, Chilworth is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Schools near Chilworth include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Percy Arms (less than half a mile east)
Weighing up your options
An old survey may not be enough. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Questions from Chilworth
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Chilworth?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Chilworth?
We do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many outbuildings are included
- How many different materials need sampling
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for surveys in Chilworth
It isn’t only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
A school such as Chilworth CofE (Aided) Infant School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
Comparing quotes
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How it works
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Places near Chilworth
More for properties in Chilworth
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site