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Asbestos Surveys in Sidlow, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Sidlow? Our service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, with clear advice at each step.
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Community buildings and halls
Need an asbestos survey in Sidlow?
About our asbestos survey in Sidlow
If a building in Sidlow dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. The way to know for sure is a survey: we inspect, sample suspect materials and write up what we find. Typical jobs include community buildings and halls and planned refurbishment work, involving flues, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
In a village like Sidlow, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Sidlow (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Weighing up your options
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It might mention possible asbestos without testing anything, which is where a pre-purchase asbestos survey comes in. 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.
How we work in Sidlow
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Water tanks and flues
Nearby places to Sidlow
Other services in Sidlow
Typical surveys in Sidlow
Asbestos-containing materials were made for decades in many forms, so there’s no single place to look, which is why surveys are systematic.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Checks on rental property
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Shops, offices and industrial units
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
If you let flats or houses near Salfords station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
- The number of samples
Sidlow buildings and asbestos surveys
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We cover Sidlow as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Sidlow is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 7 miles away.
If you have an older property in Sidlow, near Emmanuel Church or anywhere else, the rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Schools such as Dovers Green School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Sidlow, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Anywhere in RH2, we can help with an asbestos survey. We also carry out surveys in Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sidlow include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Sidlow include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so it’s important to know if it’s there.
Duty holders and landlords in Sidlow
For managing agents and freeholders in Sidlow, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What affects the price in Sidlow
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Common questions in Sidlow
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Sidlow?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Salfords station?
Yes, we cover Sidlow and the area towards Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does a survey leave holes?
Very little, in a management survey: sample points are small and sealed. A refurbishment and demolition survey opens up the areas being worked on, by design.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you cover Sidlow?
Yes. We cover Sidlow and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site