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Asbestos Surveys in Thorncombe Street, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Thorncombe Street? We provide asbestos surveys before work, sale or management, explained in plain English.
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
- Planned refurbishment work
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Asbestos help in Thorncombe Street
Asbestos survey near Thorncombe Street
Whether you’re buying, renovating or letting in Thorncombe Street, a survey answers the asbestos question. We look, sample and record, with every sample analysed by an accredited laboratory. From purchases of older homes and buildings and workplaces built before 2000, we deal with floor tiles, textured ceilings and pipe lagging.
Around a village like Thorncombe Street, a survey may need to cover a farmhouse, its extensions and several outbuildings. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Thorncombe Street (GU5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for surveys in Thorncombe Street
Materials age: a board or coating that was sound years ago may now be cracked or crumbling, which a survey records.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Community buildings and halls
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Shops, offices and industrial units
Schools such as Godalming College 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
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Towns and villages near Thorncombe Street
More for properties in Thorncombe Street
What happens
Our surveyor inspects each area in scope and samples suspect materials, with each sample point damped and sealed afterwards. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We agree the survey type and scope, and send a quote
- 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
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement was used for garage and shed roofs, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Roofing felt and bitumen
Felt on flat roofs and outbuildings is sampled where it’s in scope.
Thorncombe Street buildings and asbestos surveys
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For surveys in Thorncombe Street, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are a landlord near Godalming station, share asbestos information with trades before work. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Thorncombe Street, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
This part of Surrey takes in GU5. Local streets include Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill; we cover every one. We also carry out surveys in Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thorncombe Street include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it, though we can quote for that too
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it isn’t enough before refurbishment
- The report describes the building when surveyed; condition can change, so recheck it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks and flues
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Pipe lagging
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Ceiling tiles
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- The number of materials to sample
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
FAQs for Thorncombe Street
How far is Thorncombe Street from London?
We cover Thorncombe Street, about 31 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
After we’ve finished in Thorncombe Street
If it finds asbestos that work would disturb, the report explains what needs removing before work starts, and what kind of work that is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Survey first, then book the trades
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
Avoid these
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us, rather than cleaning it up.
Tell the surveyor everything you are planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site