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Asbestos Survey in North Looe
Found something that might be asbestos in North Looe? Our service covers surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with clear advice at each step.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Shared halls, stairs and plant rooms
- Planned refurbishment work
Get a quote for North Looe
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Vinyl and thermoplastic floor tiles and black bitumen adhesive can contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
How asbestos survey works in North Looe
Any building in North Looe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Whether it’s rented homes between tenancies and purchases of older homes and buildings, we deal with textured ceilings, flues and pipe lagging.
Around a village like North Looe, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- North Looe (KT17)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
Surveying buildings in North Looe
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. North Looe is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Got an older property in North Looe, close to St John's Church or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. If you’re a landlord near Epsom Downs station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. North Looe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Wherever your property is in KT17, we can help with an asbestos survey. That could mean a property on Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road. If your property is just outside North Looe, we also cover Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Cockney Museum (2 miles north) and Epsom General Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Looe include Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Glyn School (1 mile north-west) and Laine Theatre Arts (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Kings Head Public House (1 mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.4 miles north-east)
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How we price an asbestos survey
The cost depends on:
- How much sampling is needed
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Afterwards
For duty holders, the survey feeds the asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
Don’ts
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
Typical surveys in North Looe
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, and the survey assesses condition.
These come up again and again:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
Public buildings around North Looe, such as leisure centres and halls, are non-domestic premises, where the duty to manage asbestos applies.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Areas included and excluded
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How we work
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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FAQs for North Looe
Do you cover North Looe from London?
We cover North Looe, about 13 miles from central London.
Do you cover North Looe and the area around Epsom Downs station?
Yes, we cover North Looe and the area towards Epsom Downs station, about 0.7 miles south.
Do you survey commercial buildings in North Looe?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
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.
Do you cover North Looe?
Yes. We cover North Looe and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
That depends on what you’re planning: normal use and management calls for a management survey, while refurbishment or demolition needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us more and we will advise.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site