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Asbestos Survey in Sandhills
Asbestos survey in Sandhills: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Checks on rental property
- Schools, halls and community buildings
Asbestos help in Sandhills
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks and flues
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
How asbestos survey works in Sandhills
Managing agents and landlords in Sandhills use surveys so trades know what to avoid, and keeps the asbestos register accurate. From pre-work surveys for trades and demolition projects, we cover textured ceilings, water tanks and pipe lagging and more.
Village surveys around Sandhills can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Sandhills (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- You receive
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, usually bound in the bitumen.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. Work on it is licensed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Which option is right?
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Sandhills
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Nearby places to Sandhills
Surveys around Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Sandhills is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Sandhills to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Got an older property in Sandhills, close to Church of All Saints or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you are a landlord near Witley station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Sandhills is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Wherever your property is in GU8, an asbestos survey is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. For properties just outside Sandhills, we cover Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common reasons for surveys in Sandhills
For workplaces and common parts, the law requires asbestos to be identified and its risk assessed. Most duty holders commission a survey to meet that duty.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Rented homes due for maintenance
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Public and community buildings
Non-domestic buildings, King Edward's School Witley among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How many samples are included
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
How we price an asbestos survey
We base our quote on:
- Parking and access charges
- How many outbuildings are included
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Sandhills, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
FAQs for Sandhills
How far is Sandhills from London?
Sandhills is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
How we work
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, which goes into the report. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We confirm whether you need a management, refurbishment and demolition or pre-purchase survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site