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Asbestos Survey for Hatchford
Worried about asbestos in Hatchford? Our service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, with clear advice at each step.
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-work surveys for trades
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Asbestos survey for Hatchford properties
An asbestos survey finds out whether a building contains asbestos, where it is, how much there is and what condition it’s in. In Hatchford, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, and samples go to an accredited laboratory for analysis. Typical jobs include demolition projects and planned refurbishment work, involving soffits, garage roofs and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Hatchford, 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 follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Hatchford (KT11)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so those areas need to be empty. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Common reasons for surveys in Hatchford
Builders, electricians and plumbers need to know about asbestos before they work. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report gives them that information.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Demolition projects
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
If you let flats or houses near Effingham Junction station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Questions to ask before you book
- The number of samples
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
For businesses and landlords in Hatchford
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you manage or own a block in Hatchford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- 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
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
Doing it yourself?
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.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Hatchford: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Effingham Junction station?
Yes, we cover Hatchford and the area towards Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
Yes, for the areas affected: HSG264 says refurbishment and demolition work should be preceded by a refurbishment and demolition survey.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Insulating board
Insulating board can look like ordinary plasterboard or cement board, so a lab result is essential.
After we have finished in Hatchford
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and whether that work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Surveying buildings in Hatchford
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. In Hatchford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Hatchford to Guildford (7 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings, St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Hatchford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Surveys anywhere in KT11 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Hatchford include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Swan pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The size and age of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note