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Asbestos Survey for Fernhill
Asbestos survey for Fernhill: management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Schools, halls and community buildings
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After we have finished in Fernhill
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Asbestos survey near Fernhill
Not every older building in Fernhill contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. A survey tells you which situation you are in, so you can plan sensibly. Typical materials include water tanks, textured ceilings and soffits, and typical jobs are shops, offices and industrial units and checks on rental property.
Rural homes near Fernhill have often been extended over generations, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Fernhill (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Surveying buildings in Fernhill
Fernhill is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We work across Fernhill and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you manage lettings around Gatwick Airport station, share asbestos information with trades before work. A school such as Oakwood 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.
For surveys in RH6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Peeks Brook Lane and Donkey Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Burstow (1 mile east), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east) and Copthorne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find County Mall (3.6 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shipley Bridge pub (0.5 miles south)
Where asbestos turns up
Over time, materials deteriorate: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Checks on rental property
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Public and community buildings
Got an older property in Fernhill, close to Church of St Bartholomew or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
Options to consider in Fernhill
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment typically needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Fernhill
What else we do in Fernhill
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Fernhill, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Questions from Fernhill
Do you cover Fernhill from London?
Fernhill is about 24 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Fernhill?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Does a survey leave holes?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
What will I get after the survey?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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