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Asbestos Surveys in Farncombe, Surrey
Any pre-2000 building in Farncombe may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Demolition projects
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos survey near Farncombe
Asbestos survey in Farncombe
Any building in Farncombe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include common parts of flats and HMOs and surveys requested by builders before work, including water tanks, textured ceilings and soffits.
Homes in towns and villages like Farncombe range from older cottages to post-war and later houses, and anything altered before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a survey before work is sensible. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Farncombe (GU7)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
A few practical points:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Book the survey before you book builders
Avoid these
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Nearby places to Farncombe
What else we do in Farncombe
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Asbestos surveys in Farncombe: local notes
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your property is in Farncombe, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
If you are a landlord near Farncombe station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Farncombe Church of England Infant School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register, and a management survey is generally where that starts. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Farncombe, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Surveys anywhere in GU7 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Other places close to Farncombe we cover include Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Freeholders pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- The number of materials to sample
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Farncombe
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Step by step
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, before going to an accredited laboratory. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- 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
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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FAQs for Farncombe
Can you survey a school or hall near Farncombe?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do older homes in Farncombe have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farncombe may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you are planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we will advise.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Farncombe?
We do: Farncombe is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Common reasons for surveys in Farncombe
Older buildings have often been altered many times, so asbestos may be in later alterations as much as the original structure, so a survey checks the whole scope, not just obvious spots.
In older properties, we often see:
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Farncombe, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often found under carpet or laminate.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note