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Asbestos Surveys in Grafham, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Grafham, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Demolition projects
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos survey near Grafham
Asbestos survey near Grafham
If a building in Grafham 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 community buildings and halls and shops, offices and industrial units, involving garage roofs, pipe lagging and soffits.
Village houses like those in Grafham have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Grafham (GU5)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around Grafham
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Grafham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 395 places across Surrey. Our area stretches from Grafham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Planning work on an older building in Grafham, whether near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Grafham, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area. Nearby, we also cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Grafham includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
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.
A few practical points:
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
What affects the price in Grafham
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- How many different materials need sampling
- How many outbuildings are included
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Towns and villages near Grafham
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
What it might be made of
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so they can turn up almost anywhere in an older building.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you are a landlord near Chilworth station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Grafham, 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 contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Grafham questions
Do you come out to small villages like Grafham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Grafham homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
Not really: a homebuyer or building survey may note possible asbestos, but it doesn’t usually sample anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey gives you that answer.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you cover Grafham?
Yes, Grafham is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
The process
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- 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
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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The scope of an asbestos survey
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note