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Asbestos Survey in Chobham
Buildings in Chobham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Demolition projects
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey in Chobham
Asbestos survey for Chobham properties
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Chobham. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. Common materials are flues, pipe lagging and soffits, and typical jobs are refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition projects.
In Chobham, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Chobham (GU24)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Duty holders and landlords in Chobham
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Chobham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
The process
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- We send the report with results and recommendations
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Looking after things afterwards
Material in good condition often does not need removing. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
What to avoid
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Book the survey before the builders, so there is time to deal with anything it finds.
Questions from Chobham
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Chobham?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do older homes in Chobham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chobham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Who needs a management survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts usually need one. Many landlords of private homes find one useful before maintenance.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
- The size of the job
- How much sampling is needed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- The access route
Send us the address in Chobham, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
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. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Chobham
What else we do in Chobham
Asbestos surveys in Chobham: local notes
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Properties in Chobham range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Chobham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
A school such as St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Planning work on an older building in Chobham, whether near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Wherever your property is in GU24, we can help with an asbestos survey. Streets in the area include High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. With the A319 close by, Chobham is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
A little further out are The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Chobham includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (within half a mile south)
Why people call us in Chobham
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
In older properties, we often see:
- Community buildings and halls
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
For rented homes close to Longcross station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- How many samples are included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site