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Asbestos Surveys in Horton, Surrey
Any pre-2000 building in Horton may contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys before work, sale or management.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Community buildings and halls
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About our asbestos survey in Horton
Our surveys in Horton cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Whatever the building, the report sets out what was found, where, the laboratory results and what we recommend. We often deal with water tanks, soffits and garage roofs, and typical jobs are demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and pre-work surveys for trades.
In a village like Horton, 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. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Horton (KT19, KT9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Send us the address in Horton, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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After the job
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Book the survey before booking builders
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Book the survey before the builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically well bound in.
Why people call us in Horton
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. So buildings across Surrey can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These come up again and again:
- Checks on rental property
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
Halls and leisure centres near Horton fall into the non-domestic category, so their owners must manage any asbestos.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
Surveying buildings in Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Horton contact us for surveys. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings, St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. If you have an older property in Horton, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or anywhere else, get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. Horton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over the KT19 and KT9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horton include Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
The scope of an asbestos survey
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Horton
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Horton?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you cover Horton from London?
Horton is about 13 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s typically needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
Is a survey needed before building work in Horton?
For the parts of the building being worked on, yes: HSE’s guidance (HSG264) is that refurbishment and demolition work needs a refurbishment and demolition survey first.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Options to consider in Horton
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it won’t have looked inside the fabric of the building where you are about to work, so refurbishment needs a fresh, intrusive survey of the work areas. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- The right survey for your plans
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear next steps
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The building’s size and layout
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site