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Asbestos Survey for Outwood
Found something that might be asbestos in Outwood? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Demolition and strip-out
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos help in Outwood
Materials we deal with
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Older floor tiles and the black glue under them may contain asbestos. They’re often hidden under newer flooring.
Asbestos survey near Outwood
Planning building work in Outwood? 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. We often deal with textured ceilings, garage roofs and water tanks, and typical jobs are managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises and rented homes between tenancies.
Around a village like Outwood, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings, each scoped separately if needed. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Outwood (RH1)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report tells you what to keep an eye on.
A few practical points:
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
Avoid these
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
How we price an asbestos survey
What drives the price:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The building’s size and layout
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
The cost of an asbestos survey depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What happens
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Outwood
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. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Every main survey type
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Also near Outwood
More for properties in Outwood
The scope of an asbestos survey
Worth knowing before you book:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
Common reasons for surveys in Outwood
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. That is why so many buildings in Surrey can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
Altering an older house in Outwood, wherever it is? Survey the areas you are working on before work starts.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Outwood buildings and asbestos surveys
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Outwood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 395 places across Surrey. Our area stretches from Outwood to Crawley (7 miles away).
If you manage lettings around Salfords station, share asbestos information with trades before work. For a school like Oakwood School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register.
Surveys anywhere in RH1 start with the postcode and some photos. From Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out surveys in Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Castle pub (within half a mile west)
Questions from Outwood
Could my house in Outwood contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Outwood from London?
Outwood is about 21 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Areas not accessed are listed too.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site