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Asbestos Survey in Esher
Buildings in Esher built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey near Esher
About our asbestos survey in Esher
If a building in Esher dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Whether it’s planned refurbishment work and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we deal with soffits, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels and more.
In places like Esher, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Nearby places to Esher
What else we do in Esher
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Esher
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
What happens
A management survey involves minor intrusion: lifting ceiling tiles, opening service cupboards and taking small samples. We seal up each sample point. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Questions from Esher
Do you work near Esher station?
Yes, we cover Esher and the area towards Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east.
Do older homes in Esher have asbestos?
Any home in Esher built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is a survey needed before building work in Esher?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Asbestos surveys in Esher: local notes
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Esher is within our Surrey area, for surveys of every size. Esher is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Esher are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies. Altering an older house in Esher, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
Surveys anywhere in KT10, KT7 and KT8 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on High Street, Station Road and Warren Close or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A244 and A307, Esher is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (less than half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Esher include Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher Church School (within half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Albert Arms (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Looking after things afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Don’ts
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- What the material is and its state
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much sampling is needed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Typical surveys in Esher
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
Typical jobs in Esher include:
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Schools such as Milbourne Lodge School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site