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Asbestos Surveys in Hale, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Hale? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Planned refurbishment work
Asbestos survey for Hale
What happens next
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Once we’re done:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Describe the work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Asbestos survey near Hale
What you are planning in Hale decides the survey: managing the building, refurbishing it, knocking it down or buying it. We will match the survey to the plan. We often deal with soffits, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are rented homes due for maintenance and planned refurbishment work.
In a village like Hale, 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. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Hale (GU9)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Hale
Surveying buildings in Hale
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. For surveys in Hale, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
A school such as Farnham Heath End School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Public buildings around Hale, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
We carry out surveys all over GU9. Local streets include Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include William Cobbett Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Why people call us in Hale
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. A survey removes the guesswork before work starts.
In older properties, we often see:
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Planning work on an older building in Hale, whether near The Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How we price an asbestos survey
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- The type of survey you need
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Hale
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Hale?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you work near Farnham station?
Yes, we cover Hale and the area towards Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you work in Hale?
Yes, Hale is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Duty holders and landlords in Hale
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
Should you do 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 recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, so a lab result is essential.
What happens
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Start by telling us about the property and your plans
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Hale, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Read more
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site