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Asbestos Survey in Gerrards Cross
Buildings in Gerrards Cross built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Checks on rental property
Asbestos help in Gerrards Cross
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
About our asbestos survey in Gerrards Cross
Buying an older property in Gerrards Cross? A pre-purchase survey shows what asbestos is present, and its condition, before you commit, which helps you plan and budget for any work. Typical materials include soffits, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging, and people usually contact us about rented homes due for maintenance and the communal parts of blocks of flats.
In places like Gerrards Cross, surveys typically cover a house plus its garage and outbuildings, because cement sheet roofs are common on older garages. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Gerrards Cross (SL9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Gerrards Cross
Is asbestos common in Gerrards Cross homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gerrards Cross can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Gerrards Cross from London?
We cover Gerrards Cross, about 21 miles from central London.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
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.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Gerrards Cross?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. We will recommend one when you tell us what you are planning.
Gerrards Cross buildings and asbestos surveys
Gerrards Cross is about 5 miles north-east of Slough, in Buckinghamshire. In Gerrards Cross, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Gerrards Cross is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, The Gerrards Cross CofE School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Altering an older house in Gerrards Cross, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Surveys anywhere in SL9 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Station Road, East Common and Oxford Road. Being close to the A40 and A413, Gerrards Cross is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Tatling End (1 mile south-east), Fulmer (1 mile south), Hedgerley Green (2 miles west), Higher Denham (2 miles east) and Baker's Wood (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (9 miles west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (9 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-west) and Princes Risborough (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (3.8 miles north) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Gerrards Cross includes Horse Shoe Bay and Church Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's School (0.8 miles north) and The Chalfonts Community College (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Apple Tree pub (under half a mile south-east)
What happens
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We confirm the survey type and which rooms and outbuildings it covers
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Typical surveys in Gerrards Cross
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That’s why so many buildings in Buckinghamshire can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
These come up again and again:
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
If you let flats or houses near Gerrards Cross station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
Your options compared
A survey or a sample test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- The right survey for your plans
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
How we price an asbestos survey
Quotes vary because of:
- The building’s size and layout
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Places near Gerrards Cross
More for properties in Gerrards Cross
For businesses and landlords in Gerrards Cross
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site