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Asbestos Surveys in Paynes Green, Surrey
Buildings in Paynes Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Public and community buildings
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Need an asbestos survey in Paynes Green?
How asbestos survey works in Paynes Green
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, depending on what you need. We agree the scope with you before we start, so you know exactly what’s covered. Common materials are floor tiles, pipe lagging and water tanks, and people generally contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and schools, halls and community buildings.
In a village like Paynes Green, 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.
- Area
- Paynes Green (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
What it might be made of
Insulating board
Insulating board turns up in panels, ceilings, soffits and boiler cupboards. Most work on insulating board is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Paynes Green
Do you cover Paynes Green and the area around Ockley station?
Yes, we cover Paynes Green and the area towards Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
How far is Paynes Green from London?
Paynes Green is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
What does the survey report include?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Areas not accessed are listed too.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Looking after things afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
Avoid these
Plan the survey early, before booking builders, so the results can shape your plans and your budget.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Common reasons for surveys in Paynes Green
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 are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
If you are a landlord near Ockley station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
The process
If we find something that is damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with the address and your plans
- We recommend the right type of survey
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Related guides
Duty holders and landlords in Paynes Green
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Asbestos surveys in Paynes Green: local notes
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Properties in Paynes Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Paynes Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Paynes Green to Crawley (8 miles away).
Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Paynes Green, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in RH5, we can help with an asbestos survey, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Paynes Green, we cover Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Places near Paynes Green
What else we do in Paynes Green
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
- How much sampling is needed
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note