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Asbestos Survey for Merle Common
Asbestos survey for Merle Common: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Planned refurbishment work
- Checks on rental property
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey near Merle Common
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- Areas we cannot safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Merle Common
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Asbestos survey in Merle Common
We survey houses, flats, commercial buildings and outbuildings across Merle Common. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and pre-work surveys for trades, including water tanks, soffits and textured ceilings.
In a village like Merle Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Merle Common
It is not only big projects that disturb asbestos: fitting a socket, a downlight or a new boiler flue can mean drilling into it, so knowing where it is matters.
In older properties, we often see:
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
If you manage lettings around Hurst Green station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Comparing quotes
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- 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
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Merle Common: your questions answered
Do you work near Hurst Green station?
Yes. Hurst Green station is about 1.4 miles north of Merle Common, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Merle Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is a survey needed before building work in Merle Common?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Describe the work and we will recommend one.
Is a homebuyer survey the same as an asbestos survey?
No, they’re different: a homebuyer report can flag suspected asbestos without testing it. For an answer, you need a pre-purchase asbestos survey.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment survey opens up the areas being worked on, which is why they need to be empty.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
Asbestos surveys in Merle Common: local notes
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Merle Common 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. Our area stretches from Merle Common to Crawley (12 miles away).
A school such as Holland Junior School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is normally where that starts.
For surveys in RH8, just send the postcode and a few photos. Other places close to Merle Common we cover include Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Weighing up your options
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, before deciding. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
After we’ve finished in Merle Common
Keep the report somewhere safe and share it with anyone working on the building, so they know what to avoid or plan around.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Make sure you can pass the report to your builder
Don’ts
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Be clear about the work you are planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
How we price an asbestos survey
Quotes vary because of:
- How many samples are needed
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The quantity or area
- How big the building is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. How weathered and damaged it is affects what to do.
Textured coatings
We sample textured coatings in the rooms in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site