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Asbestos Survey in Old Woking
Found something that might be asbestos in Old Woking? We provide surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, explained in plain English.
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Buying a property built before 2000
Asbestos help in Old Woking
How asbestos survey works in Old Woking
Planning building work in Old Woking? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. Common materials are pipe lagging, floor tiles and flues, and people typically contact us about shops, offices and industrial units and planned refurbishment work.
In a village like Old Woking, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Old Woking
If there are areas we couldn’t reach, the report lists them clearly, so they’re treated as if they contain asbestos until checked.
Some practical advice:
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Survey first, then book the trades
Don’ts
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- 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
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report sets out what was found and what to do next
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
Places near Old Woking
What else we do in Old Woking
Which option is right?
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? A test answers the question for one or two specific materials; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Old Woking
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Common questions in Old Woking
Do you come out to small villages like Old Woking?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Old Woking and the area around Woking station?
Yes. Woking station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Old Woking, and we cover both.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Old Woking?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we’ll advise.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Tell us the size and use of the building.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Which survey type fits your plans
- The survey scope
- How much there is
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Old Woking buildings and asbestos surveys
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. We work across Old Woking and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Old Woking is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Planning work on an older building in Old Woking, whether near St Peter's Church or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. A school such as Kingfield Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is usually where that starts. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Old Woking, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in GU22 and GU23, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Old Woking includes Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Typical surveys in Old Woking
Small jobs can disturb asbestos too: drilling for cables, lights or pipes can release fibres, so knowing where it is matters.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
If you are a landlord near Woking station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- How many samples are included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Old Woking
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site