Surrey · England
Asbestos Survey in South Godstone
Asbestos survey across South Godstone, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Community buildings and halls
- Demolition and strip-out
Need an asbestos survey in South Godstone?
Asbestos survey near South Godstone
If a building in South Godstone dates from before 2000, or was refurbished before then, it may contain asbestos. A survey is the way to find out: a surveyor inspects the building, takes small samples of suspect materials and records the results in a report. Typical jobs include purchases of older homes and buildings and rented homes due for maintenance, including pipe lagging, floor tiles and soffits.
Village houses like those in South Godstone have often been extended and altered over time, so a refurbishment survey before work checks every part being touched. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- South Godstone (RH9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surveys around South Godstone
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We cover South Godstone as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. South Godstone is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from South Godstone to Crawley (10 miles away).
If you have an older property in South Godstone, near St Stephen or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts. Non-domestic buildings, St Stephen's CofE Primary School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
This part of Surrey takes in RH9. From Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or anywhere nearby, we can help. Close by, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Questions from South Godstone
How far is South Godstone from London?
We cover South Godstone, about 19 miles from central London.
Do you cover small places like South Godstone?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is a survey needed before building work in South Godstone?
Yes, for the areas being worked on: HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey before the work starts.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What does the survey report include?
Locations, results, condition, photos and what we recommend for each material. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
After we’ve finished in South Godstone
After the survey you get a written report: what was found, where, the laboratory results, the condition of each material and our recommendations.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you are planning, so the scope matches
Avoid these
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Weighing up your options
The cheapest survey isn’t always the best value. Check how many samples are included, which areas are covered and what the report contains, before deciding. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in South Godstone, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
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What else we do in South Godstone
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it will not do before building work
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and should be presumed to contain asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Water tanks and flues
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Artex and textured coatings
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
Materials, one by one
Roofing felt and bitumen
Bitumen felts and mastics can contain asbestos, generally well bound in.
Pipe lagging
If a survey finds asbestos lagging, the report will say so and recommend what to do, and it shouldn’t be disturbed.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
- How many samples are needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How it works
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 those areas need to be empty. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- On the day we inspect, sample and photograph
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that is not clear
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site