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Asbestos Survey in Fetcham
Need an asbestos survey in Fetcham? We work across Fetcham and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Demolition and strip-out
Asbestos help in Fetcham
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it is not enough before refurbishment
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Asbestos survey in Fetcham
Whether you are buying, renovating or letting in Fetcham, a survey answers the asbestos question. Our surveyor inspects, samples and records, and an accredited laboratory analyses the samples. Whether it’s pre-work surveys for trades and community buildings and halls, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and garage roofs.
In Fetcham, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Fetcham (KT22, KT23)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Fetcham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How we work
Samples are bagged, labelled and logged against their location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept 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 agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Street parking nearby
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
FAQs for Fetcham
Could my house in Fetcham contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Fetcham from London?
Fetcham is about 18 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too, to know what’s there before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Fetcham?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we’ll recommend one.
Fetcham buildings and asbestos surveys
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Fetcham is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Fetcham to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Leatherhead station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Oakfield Junior School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Fetcham is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in KT22 and KT23, an asbestos survey is available. Whether your property is on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road or a nearby road, we can help. Fetcham is on the B2122, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Fetcham includes Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
- Schools near Fetcham include Therfield School (1.4 miles north-east) and Yehudi Menuhin School (1.4 miles north-west)
Common reasons for surveys in Fetcham
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Schools, halls and community buildings
If you have an older property in Fetcham, near Church of St. Mary or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope, in writing
- How many samples are included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Weighing up your options
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear next steps
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See how we quote or published price ranges.
What happens next
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Before the survey, leave suspect materials alone, and keep trades away from them.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note