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Asbestos Survey in Shillinglee
Asbestos survey across Shillinglee, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Get a quote for Shillinglee
Weighing up your options
A building survey for a purchase is not the same as an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Condition assessed for every material
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
Asbestos survey for Shillinglee properties
There are two main types of survey, set out in HSE’s guide HSG264. A management survey covers a building in everyday use, while a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before work starts. We will tell you which suits your plans in Shillinglee. Common materials are garage roofs, floor tiles and water tanks, and people typically contact us about contractors’ requests for an asbestos report and planned refurbishment work.
Rural homes near Shillinglee have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Shillinglee (GU8)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Shillinglee
For managing agents and freeholders in Shillinglee, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Shillinglee must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Towns and villages near Shillinglee
Also in Shillinglee
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Some older roofing felts, bitumen products and mastics contain asbestos, typically bound in the bitumen.
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.
Afterwards
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
After we’ve finished:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Let us know about locked rooms or unsafe areas
- Share any previous surveys or drawings
- Book the survey before you book builders
Things not to do
Be clear about the work you’re planning, so nothing in the work area is left out of scope.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
- The survey tells you what’s there; removal is a separate job, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Shillinglee
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
Asbestos surveys in Shillinglee: local notes
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Properties in Shillinglee range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
We carry out surveys all over GU8. For properties just outside Shillinglee, we cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Which survey type fits your plans
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Shillinglee: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Shillinglee?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you survey offices and warehouses?
Yes, we do: shops, offices, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls. Send us the size, use and age of the building.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. That is what a pre-purchase asbestos survey is for.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How it works
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, for the report. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know the address and why you need a survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site