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Asbestos Surveys in The Sands, Surrey
Asbestos survey across The Sands, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Demolition projects
Asbestos survey near The Sands
Asbestos survey near The Sands
Not every older building in The Sands contains asbestos, and not all asbestos needs removing. The survey shows which applies to yours. We often deal with soffits, floor tiles and boiler cupboard panels, and typical jobs are common parts of flats and HMOs and checks on rental property.
Village houses like those in The Sands have often been extended and altered over time, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- The Sands (GU10)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Paperwork
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
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. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- On the agreed day, the surveyor inspects, photographs and samples
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, so you know before plastering or rewiring.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. The fibres are bound in cement, and breaking or cutting it releases them.
The Sands questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos common in The Sands homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
The Sands buildings and asbestos surveys
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover The Sands as part of Surrey, for surveys of every size. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Halls and leisure centres near The Sands fall into the non-domestic category, so the duty to manage applies. Got an older property in The Sands, close to The Church of the Good Shepherd or further out? A refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas affected should come first. The Sands is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and does not cover:
- A refurbishment and demolition survey needs the areas to be empty, so timing needs planning
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A management survey doesn’t open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it is not enough before refurbishment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Ceiling tiles
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks and flues
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
Looking after things afterwards
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:
- Describe the work you are planning, so the scope matches
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Things not to do
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know, rather than cleaning it up.
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
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What else we do in The Sands
What we deal with in The Sands
Most of the risk from asbestos comes from disturbing it without knowing it’s there. Surveying first means nobody disturbs it by accident.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Schools, halls and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
For rented homes close to Farnham station, asbestos information should be ready for contractors before maintenance.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
How we price an asbestos survey
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- How big the building is
- How much there is
- The number of materials to sample
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.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in The Sands, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Which option is right?
A homebuyer report isn’t an asbestos survey. It may flag possible asbestos, but it does not usually take samples, so a pre-purchase asbestos survey fills that gap. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- The right survey for your plans
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in The Sands
For managing agents and freeholders in The Sands, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note