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Asbestos Surveys in Farnborough, Greater London
Asbestos survey across Farnborough, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Planned refurbishment work
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey near Farnborough
Farnborough questions
Do you work in Farnborough despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can you survey a school or hall near Farnborough?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Will the survey damage the property?
Only minimally for a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Is a survey needed before building work in Farnborough?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
About our asbestos survey in Farnborough
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, whichever fits your plans in Farnborough. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Whether it’s pre-work surveys for trades and shared halls, stairs and plant rooms, we cover garage roofs, flues and soffits and more.
Before work on a flat or house in Farnborough, the usual question is how far the survey needs to go: a whole building, one flat, or just the rooms being refitted. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Farnborough (BR6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, which is why sampling matters.
Afterwards
Any areas not accessed are listed, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Farnborough buildings and asbestos surveys
Farnborough is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Farnborough is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Altering an older house in Farnborough, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. A school such as Farnborough Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Farnborough, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
This part of Greater London takes in BR6. We can help with surveys on streets such as Tye Lane, Peel Road and Pitt Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Locksbottom (1 mile north-west), Crofton (1 mile north), Farthing Street (1 mile south-west) and Downe (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Farnborough is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Buff pub (0.6 miles east)
How we work
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. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If your business premises in Farnborough were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What we deal with in Farnborough
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
These are some of the things we deal with in Farnborough:
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Buying a property built before 2000
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
If you let flats or houses near Orpington station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Which option is right?
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Records for your files
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note