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Asbestos Surveys in Thorpe, Surrey
Looking for an asbestos survey in Thorpe? We work across Thorpe and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey for Thorpe
Asbestos survey for Thorpe properties
Planning building work in Thorpe? Before refurbishment or demolition, HSE’s guidance is that the areas affected need a refurbishment and demolition survey, so nothing hidden is disturbed once work begins. Whether it’s shops, offices and industrial units and public and community buildings, we deal with floor tiles, water tanks and pipe lagging.
In a village like Thorpe, surveys often include barns, stables, garages and outbuildings as well as the house, since cement sheeting was common on outbuildings. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- Written survey report
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Where planned work would disturb asbestos, the report says what has to come out first, and what kind of work that is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Tell us exactly what work you’re planning, so the survey covers the right areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
Don’ts
Tell the surveyor everything you’re planning, so the survey covers every area that will be disturbed.
Do not take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Step by step
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us about the building, its age and why you need a survey
- We agree the type of survey and the areas it covers, and send a quote
- We inspect the areas in scope and sample suspect materials
- Each sample is analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report with results and recommendations
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Surveys around Thorpe
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. Thorpe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Got an older property in Thorpe, close to Church of St Mary or further out? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. For a school like Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is typically where that starts.
This part of Surrey takes in TW20, and your survey can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Thorpe sits on or near the B388; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Thorpe we cover include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Local schools include The American School In England (less than half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile south)
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it won’t do before building work
- A survey identifies asbestos; it doesn’t remove it
- Areas we can’t safely reach are listed in the report, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks and flues
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Places near Thorpe
Other services in Thorpe
Choosing the right option
Do you need a full survey, or just a test? Testing tells you about the materials you sample, and nothing else; a survey looks at the whole building or work area and finds materials you might not have noticed. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Thorpe
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Common reasons for surveys in Thorpe
Until the 1999 ban, asbestos went into hundreds of building products. So buildings across Surrey can contain it in roofs, soffits, ceilings, floors and boiler cupboards.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Community buildings and halls
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Surveys requested by builders before work
If you manage lettings around Virginia Water station, a survey gives contractors the information they need.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Your questions about an asbestos survey in Thorpe
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Thorpe?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
Do you come out to small villages like Thorpe?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Who needs a management survey?
It’s usually needed by whoever manages a workplace or the shared parts of a block. Homeowners and landlords use them as well, to know what’s there before work.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you cover Thorpe?
Yes, Thorpe is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
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.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note