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Asbestos Survey for Godstone
Buildings in Godstone built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos survey for Godstone
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos survey for Godstone properties
If a building in Godstone dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include pre-purchase checks on older properties and the communal parts of blocks of flats, including pipe lagging, soffits and water tanks.
In a village like Godstone, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, as cement sheet roofs and cladding were widely used on farm and garden buildings. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Godstone (RH9)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Godstone questions
How far is Godstone from London?
We cover Godstone, about 17 miles from central London.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Godstone?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Why people call us in Godstone
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
In older properties, we often see:
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Demolition projects
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you have an older property in Godstone, near Church of St Nicholas or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- How many samples are included
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How it works
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Call or message us with the address and what’s prompting the survey
- We check whether a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey fits, and confirm the areas
- The surveyor visits, inspects and takes small samples with controls
- An accredited laboratory analyses each sample
- You receive the report, with results and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, so surveying first is typically cheaper in the end. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
After the job
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which need reviewing regularly.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- 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
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
Godstone buildings and asbestos surveys
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Properties in Godstone range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Godstone to Crawley (11 miles away).
For rented homes close to Godstone station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Schools such as Godstone Village 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH9. Whether your property is on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Godstone, we also cover Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-west)
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How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
- The number of materials to sample
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Godstone, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site