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Asbestos Surveys in Ewell, Surrey
Need an asbestos survey in Ewell? We cover Ewell and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Checks on rental property
- Workplaces built before 2000
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Asbestos survey in Ewell
Buying an older property in Ewell? A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Typical materials include pipe lagging, water tanks and boiler cupboard panels, and typical jobs are rented homes between tenancies and buying a property built before 2000.
Surveys in a town like Ewell are often triggered by a sale, a refurbishment or a landlord’s maintenance plan. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Ewell (KT19, KT17, SM2)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos surveys in Ewell: local notes
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. For surveys in Ewell, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Ewell is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Ewell to London (about 12 miles away).
Leisure centres, halls and other public buildings around Ewell are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies. For a school like St Clement's Catholic Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Ewell, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the KT19, KT17 and SM2 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on London Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ewell. With the A24 and A232 close by, Ewell is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Ewell has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and Cockney Museum (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ewell include Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
- Local schools include Ewell Castle School (under half a mile south-east) and Blenheim High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.3 miles north-west)
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Prices and what affects them
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- The survey type
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
A few practical points:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Towns and villages near Ewell
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Related guides
Where asbestos turns up
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
If you have an older property in Ewell, near St Mary's Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How many samples are included
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
FAQs for Ewell
Do you work near Ewell West station?
Yes. Ewell West station is close to the centre of Ewell, and we cover the whole area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Ewell?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note