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Asbestos Surveys in Horley, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Horley? Our service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, with clear advice at each step.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Workplaces built before 2000
Asbestos survey for Horley
Asbestos survey near Horley
We survey the whole building or just the areas you’re working on, whichever fits your plans in Horley. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. People often contact us about refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms and demolition projects, involving textured ceilings, water tanks and garage roofs.
In a town like Horley, surveys are often for homes before renovation, rented property and local businesses, where earlier alterations may contain asbestos. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Horley (RH6)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Horley
Many buildings have been extended, refitted and repaired over the years, so asbestos can turn up in later additions as well as original features, which is why surveys look everywhere in scope, not just at the obvious places.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Altering an older house in Horley, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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What affects the price in Horley
Every quote reflects:
- The type of survey you need
- The size of the job
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Duty holders and landlords in Horley
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Horley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Pipe lagging
Afterwards
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Survey first, then book the trades
What to avoid
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
Surveying buildings in Horley
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Horley is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let flats or houses near Horley station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. For a school like Horley Infant School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Horley, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, and your survey can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Horley include the A23 and B2036, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (under half a mile west)
Nearby places to Horley
Your options compared
A management survey or a refurbishment and demolition survey? A management survey suits a building in use; a refurbishment and demolition survey looks behind and under surfaces before building work. Our guide explains which you need. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Every main survey type
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Horley: your questions answered
Do you work near Horley station?
Yes, we cover Horley and the area towards Horley station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Horley?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Private landlords and homeowners often commission one too.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note