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Asbestos Survey in Hooley
Any pre-2000 building in Hooley may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Asbestos survey for Hooley
Asbestos survey near Hooley
Any building in Hooley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. From buying a property built before 2000 and public and community buildings, we cover boiler cupboard panels, water tanks and textured ceilings.
London buildings in areas like Hooley have generally been altered many times, so we look at every alteration, not just the original building. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Hooley (CR5, RH1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- How many outbuildings are included
- How easy it is to reach
- How many different materials need sampling
- The size and age of the building
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- 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 timing needs planning
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
What happens next
The survey ends with a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Some practical advice:
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Book the survey before booking builders
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Typical surveys in Hooley
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Community buildings and halls
- Rented homes between tenancies
Schools such as Coulsdon Sixth Form College are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you’ll receive in writing
FAQs for Hooley
Do you cover Hooley and the area around Chipstead station?
Yes. Chipstead station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Hooley, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
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.
Hooley buildings and asbestos surveys
Hooley is about 2 miles south-west of Coulsdon, in Greater London. In Hooley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 13 miles away.
If you have an older property in Hooley, near Church of St Margaret or anywhere else, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. If you let flats or houses near Chipstead station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. Hooley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Anywhere in CR5 and RH1, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Church Lane Avenue, Church Lane Drive and Brighton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Hooley, we cover Netherne on-the-Hill (1 mile east), Merstham (2 miles south), Mugswell (2 miles south-west), Gatton (2 miles south) and South Merstham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (13 miles north-east).
Hooley is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (3.4 miles east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (0.7 miles north-west)
What happens
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, wetting and sealing each sample point to keep dust down. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We can sample tiles and adhesive separately, because one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. 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.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site