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Asbestos Surveys in Shortheath, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Shortheath: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
Asbestos survey near Shortheath
Asbestos survey in Shortheath
We survey the whole building or just the areas you are working on, whichever fits your plans in Shortheath. The scope is agreed in writing first, so there are no surprises. Typical jobs include the communal parts of blocks of flats and surveys requested by builders before work, including flues, water tanks and floor tiles.
Village surveys around Shortheath can include extensions, stores and stables as well as the house, each scoped separately if needed. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Shortheath (GU9, GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Pipe lagging
Lagging found in a survey is flagged clearly, and must be left alone in the meantime.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings such as Artex were used on ceilings and walls, and older ones can contain a small amount of asbestos. They’re low risk left alone, but shouldn’t be sanded or scraped dry.
What affects the price in Shortheath
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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After we’ve finished in Shortheath
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
To avoid problems in future:
- Book the survey before you book builders
- Ensure you can pass the report to your builder
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Until the survey is done, don’t drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Duty holders and landlords in Shortheath
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Shortheath buildings and asbestos surveys
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. For surveys in Shortheath, tell us about parking and access. Shortheath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you let flats or houses near Farnham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. A school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed, and a management survey is typically where that starts. Shortheath is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
For surveys in GU9 and GU10, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the B3384, Shortheath is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
What we deal with in Shortheath
Contractors working on buildings need to know where asbestos is before they start. HSE regularly reminds tradespeople to check before they start, and a survey report is how they find out.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Planned refurbishment work
- Public and community buildings
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Altering an older house in Shortheath, wherever it is? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first.
Before you book anyone
- What you will receive in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How many samples are included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
FAQs for Shortheath
Do you cover small places like Shortheath?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Shortheath from London?
Shortheath is about 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Does a survey leave holes?
Sampling leaves small, sealed sample points. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Do I need a management or a refurbishment survey?
It depends on your plans: managing a building in use means a management survey; building work means a refurbishment and demolition survey. Tell us more and we’ll advise.
Do you work in Shortheath?
Yes. We cover Shortheath and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
Options to consider in Shortheath
The cheapest survey is not always the best value. Compare the areas covered, the sampling and the report, not just the price, so you’re comparing like with like. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
In a refurbishment and demolition survey, we open up the fabric of the building: we check behind, under and inside the parts being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We recommend a survey type and quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You receive a written report with locations, results, condition and recommendations
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site