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Asbestos Survey in Stroud Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Stroud Common? We provide asbestos surveys for homes, landlords and businesses, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises
Asbestos survey in Stroud Common
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it does not remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A survey reflects the building on the day; condition can change, so recheck it
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so plan it around the building’s use
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Stroud Common
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
Asbestos survey near Stroud Common
Our surveys in Stroud Common cover homes, rented property, shops, offices, schools and industrial units. Every report records the materials found, their location and condition, the lab results and our recommendations. We often deal with garage roofs, textured ceilings and water tanks, and people usually contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects.
In a village like Stroud Common, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Stroud Common (GU5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Insulating board
It’s easy to mistake insulating board for other boards, which is why sampling matters.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Stroud Common, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How it works
If we find something that’s damaged and could be releasing fibres, we tell you on the day, rather than waiting for the report. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- 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
- Our surveyor carries out the inspection and sampling
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The written report arrives with the results, condition ratings and next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How we price an asbestos survey
The price of an asbestos survey depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- How many different materials need sampling
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How big the building is
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Asbestos surveys in Stroud Common: local notes
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For surveys in Stroud Common, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Schools such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos and keep a register. If you manage lettings around Chilworth station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Stroud Common, where farm buildings, barns and stables with cement roofs are common.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stroud Lane and Church Hill, and an asbestos survey is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Questions from Stroud Common
Can you survey a school or hall near Stroud Common?
Yes, by arrangement with the duty holder. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work near Chilworth station?
Yes. Chilworth station is about 2.7 miles north of Stroud Common, and we cover both.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you cover Stroud Common?
Yes, we do: our area includes Stroud Common and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What does the survey report include?
Every suspect material in the agreed scope: location, laboratory result, condition, photographs and our recommendation.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Stroud Common?
Yes, we do: commercial, industrial and community buildings. Tell us about the building and what you need.
Options to consider in Stroud Common
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Stroud Common
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- For flats, ask the managing agent for the asbestos register for the common parts
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the scope matches
Things not to do
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials.
Please do not break off pieces for us to look at: we take samples with wetting and sealing to limit any release.
- 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