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Asbestos Survey for Downside
Asbestos survey for properties in Downside and Surrey: asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with written paperwork.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey in Downside
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
About our asbestos survey in Downside
Managing agents and landlords in Downside use surveys so trades know what to avoid. We often deal with water tanks, garage roofs and soffits, and typical jobs are shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms.
Rural homes near Downside have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Downside (KT11)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Downside
Every quote reflects:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Parking and access charges
- The building’s size and layout
- How much sampling is needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Afterwards
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Things not to do
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Places near Downside
What else we do in Downside
Downside: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Downside?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How far is Downside from London?
We cover Downside, about 19 miles from central London.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
What we deal with in Downside
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
Typical jobs in Downside include:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Pre-work surveys for trades
If you have an older property in Downside, near St Michael's Chapel or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Surveys around Downside
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Anywhere in Downside, just send the postcode. We work in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Schools such as St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you manage lettings around Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Downside is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We cover surveys across the KT11 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Downside include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Choosing the right option
A survey or a sample test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey covers everything in scope, including materials nobody had spotted. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Downside
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note