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Asbestos Surveys in Upper Hale, Surrey
Asbestos survey across Upper Hale, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Buying a property built before 2000
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Community buildings and halls
Asbestos survey in Upper Hale
How asbestos survey works in Upper Hale
Plenty of older buildings, in Upper Hale as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. A survey tells you which situation you’re in. People often contact us about demolition of garages, extensions and buildings and community buildings and halls, including textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffits.
In Upper Hale, we often survey a house together with its garage, sheds and lean-tos, since those are where cement sheet roofs tend to be. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Upper Hale (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- You receive
- A written report with lab results
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If the survey finds asbestos in good condition, it can often be left and managed. The report says what should be checked, and how often it might need looking at again.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Keep children and pets away from the areas being surveyed
- Clear access to lofts, garages, cupboards and outbuildings
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
Avoid these
Don’t take samples yourself before the survey: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Plan the survey early, before you book builders, so there’s time to deal with anything it finds.
Your options compared
An existing survey might not cover your plans. If it was a management survey, it will not have looked inside the fabric of the building where you’re about to work, so planned refurbishment usually needs a refurbishment and demolition survey of those areas. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Upper Hale
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear next steps
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Garage roofs, sheds and flues made from asbestos cement are common in surveys of older homes. Its condition matters as much as its presence.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Other services in Upper Hale
FAQs for Upper Hale
Do you survey schools and community buildings around Upper Hale?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. The duty holder should hold an asbestos register.
Do you cover Upper Hale and the area around Farnham station?
Yes, we cover Upper Hale and the area towards Farnham station, about 1.6 miles south.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you survey commercial buildings in Upper Hale?
Yes: offices, shops, warehouses, industrial units, schools and halls as well as homes. Send us the details of the building.
Do you work in Upper Hale?
Yes, Upper Hale is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What will I get after the survey?
The materials found, their locations, the laboratory results, their condition, photographs and recommendations. Any areas we couldn’t access are listed.
For businesses and landlords in Upper Hale
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Common reasons for surveys in Upper Hale
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That is why so many buildings in Surrey can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Public and community buildings
- Demolition of garages, extensions and buildings
- Contractors’ requests for an asbestos report
A school such as Hale School counts as non-domestic premises, where the law requires asbestos to be managed; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
Before you book anyone
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Upper Hale
The cost depends on:
- The survey type
- The size and age of the building
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Asbestos surveys in Upper Hale: local notes
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. If your survey is in Upper Hale, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Upper Hale to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you let flats or houses near Farnham station, it helps to know what’s in the building before repairs. If you have an older property in Upper Hale, near St Mark the Evangelist Church or anywhere else, survey the areas you’re working on before work starts.
We cover surveys across GU9 and the streets around it. From Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Upper Hale on the A3016 and B3005, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Upper Hale, we also cover Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Hale includes Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
How it works
For a management survey, we look into cupboards, voids and lofts that are reasonably accessible and take small samples. Sample points are sealed afterwards. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the property and the reason for the survey
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- The surveyor inspects and takes samples
- An accredited laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the report and explain the findings
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note