Surrey · England
Asbestos Surveys in Smallfield, Surrey
Buildings in Smallfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos survey service covers asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses.
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
Need an asbestos survey in Smallfield?
About our asbestos survey in Smallfield
The type of survey you need in Smallfield depends on what happens next: normal use and maintenance, refurbishment, demolition or a purchase. We’ll recommend the right one. From shared halls, stairs and plant rooms and community buildings and halls, we deal with water tanks, soffits and flues and more.
Smallfield has a mix of older and newer homes, and any built or altered before 2000 can contain asbestos. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Smallfield (RH6)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Smallfield questions
Do you cover Smallfield and the area around Horley station?
Yes. Horley station is about 2 miles west of Smallfield, and we cover both.
Could my house in Smallfield contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Smallfield may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Will the survey damage the property?
A management survey takes small samples, which are sealed afterwards. A refurbishment and demolition survey is intrusive by design, because it has to look inside the fabric of the building.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
What will I get after the survey?
A record of every suspect material in scope: where it is, whether it contains asbestos, its condition, photos and what to do, plus any areas we couldn’t reach.
How we price an asbestos survey
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Surveying buildings in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Smallfield contact us for surveys about all kinds of jobs. We work in 395 places across Surrey.
If you manage lettings around Horley station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
Anywhere in RH6, an asbestos survey is available. Local streets include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close; we cover every one. Other places close to Smallfield we cover include Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Schools near Smallfield include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Plough and Furrow pub (within half a mile east)
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles and adhesive can be sampled separately, as results can differ.
Pipe lagging
Old lagging is one of the higher-risk materials. It’s licensed work.
Options to consider in Smallfield
A low price can mean a narrow scope. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Also near Smallfield
What else we do in Smallfield
Common reasons for surveys in Smallfield
Duty holders for non-domestic premises must find out whether asbestos is present and assess its risk. A survey is the usual way to do that.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Workplaces built before 2000
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Schools such as Burstow Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How many samples are included
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether VAT is included
After we’ve finished in Smallfield
The survey ends with a written report: locations, results, condition and recommendations for every material in scope.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
- Make sure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Survey first, then book the trades
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
How it works
On the day, the surveyor walks through the areas in scope, checks every suspect material and takes small samples, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and what you are planning
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the report, and we talk you through it
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what an asbestos survey covers, and what it does not:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
- The report describes the building when surveyed; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Smallfield
- Water tanks and flues
- Garage and shed roofs
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note