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Asbestos Surveys in Stanford Common, Surrey
Asbestos survey for properties in Stanford Common and Surrey: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, with written paperwork.
- Demolition projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Buying a property built before 2000
Need an asbestos survey in Stanford Common?
About our asbestos survey in Stanford Common
Any building in Stanford Common built or refurbished before 2000 can 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. People often contact us about buying a property built before 2000 and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, including soffits, pipe lagging and garage roofs.
Rural homes near Stanford Common have often been extended over generations, 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.
- Area
- Stanford Common (GU24)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The survey type
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
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.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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A closer look at the materials
Roofing felt and bitumen
Roof felts are checked where they fall within the survey.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you run a business from older premises in Stanford Common, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so planned refurbishment normally needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Pipe lagging
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Artex and textured coatings
Stanford Common: your questions answered
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Stanford Common?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
How far is Stanford Common from London?
We cover Stanford Common, about 28 miles from central London.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating?
HSE’s guidance is that a refurbishment and demolition survey is needed before refurbishment or demolition work, for the areas affected.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Which asbestos survey do I need in Stanford Common?
If the building is in normal use and you need to manage what’s there, a management survey. If you’re about to refurbish or demolish, a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
What we deal with in Stanford Common
You cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos by looking at it. Only laboratory analysis of a sample gives a reliable answer.
These come up again and again:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Surveys requested by builders before work
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Community buildings and halls
A school such as Knowl Hill School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What you’ll receive in writing
Stanford Common buildings and asbestos surveys
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. If your survey is in Stanford Common, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Planning work on an older building in Stanford Common, whether near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you’re a landlord near Brookwood station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
We cover surveys across the GU24 postcode area and the streets around it. From Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Stanford Common, we also cover Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
How it works
Each sample is sealed, labelled and recorded with its location, before going to an accredited laboratory. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- Samples go to the laboratory
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site