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Asbestos Survey for Dorking
Asbestos survey across Dorking, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Asbestos survey near Dorking
Asbestos survey in Dorking
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts in Dorking must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. A management survey is generally the starting point. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and community buildings and halls, we cover soffits, pipe lagging and flues and more.
In Dorking, a survey normally comes before a sale, a refit or planned maintenance, scoped to suit. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Dorking
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
Asbestos surveys in Dorking: local notes
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. In Dorking, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Dorking is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 10 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Dorking Deepdene station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Schools such as St Paul's CofE (Aided) Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 2 miles of Dorking, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Surrey takes in RH4 and RH5. From High Street, Station Road and London Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Dorking is on the A24 and A25, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Nearby places to Dorking
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Dorking: your questions answered
Do you work near Dorking Deepdene station?
Yes, we cover Dorking and the area towards Dorking Deepdene station, about 0.6 miles north.
Can you survey a school or hall near Dorking?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
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.
Your options compared
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- 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
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
A few practical points:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Dorking, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Dorking, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Typical surveys in Dorking
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Planned refurbishment work
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Got an older property in Dorking, close to Church of St Paul or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What to look for in a quote
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site