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Asbestos Survey for Farnham
Worried about asbestos in Farnham? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Checks on rental property
Get a quote for Farnham
How asbestos survey works in Farnham
A survey can cover a whole building or only the rooms being refurbished, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. From managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, we deal with pipe lagging, flues and floor tiles.
In towns like Farnham, we often survey houses, flats and small businesses, where earlier alterations may contain asbestos. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Farnham
Any areas not accessed are listed, and should be presumed to contain asbestos until they’re checked.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
What to avoid
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.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Farnham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Step by step
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- 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 isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Farnham questions
Do you cover Farnham from London?
We cover Farnham, about 36 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you are about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
What affects the price in Farnham
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How many different materials need sampling
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report is not an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Farnham
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Every main survey type
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Farnham buildings and asbestos surveys
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Farnham is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Farnham to Guildford (10 miles away).
For rented homes close to Farnham station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Altering an older house in Farnham, wherever it is? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Farnham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in GU9 and GU10, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Farnham sits on or near the A31 and A287, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out surveys in Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Farnham has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include William Cobbett Public House (under half a mile north-west)
The scope of an asbestos survey
A few things to be aware of:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site