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Asbestos Survey for West Molesey
Worried about asbestos in West Molesey? We provide management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase asbestos surveys, explained in plain English.
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes between tenancies
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
Asbestos help in West Molesey
Asbestos survey near West Molesey
An asbestos survey tells you what asbestos is in a building, where it is and what state it’s in. In West Molesey, we carry out management surveys, refurbishment and demolition surveys and pre-purchase surveys, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Typical materials include textured ceilings, boiler cupboard panels and flues, and people usually contact us about kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects and rented homes due for maintenance.
A survey in West Molesey typically covers the house and its outbuildings, as outbuildings often have cement roofs. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- West Molesey (KT8)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Surveys for homes, landlords and businesses
- Paperwork
- Survey report and lab results
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
West Molesey: your questions answered
Do older homes in West Molesey have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in West Molesey can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you survey schools and community buildings around West Molesey?
Yes, working with whoever is responsible for the building. Non-domestic buildings should have an asbestos register and management plan.
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, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Will my homebuyer report check for asbestos?
Not really: homebuyer reports may mention possible asbestos without testing anything. A pre-purchase asbestos survey does.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Which asbestos survey do I need in West Molesey?
A management survey for a building in normal use; a refurbishment and demolition survey before building work. Tell us your plans and we will advise.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
The process
We photograph and assess the condition of everything we find, for the report. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- You get a written quote for the agreed scope
- We inspect and sample the areas in scope
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the report and explain the findings
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
How we price an asbestos survey
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The type of survey you need
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what an asbestos survey does and doesn’t cover:
- A management survey does not open up walls, floors or ceilings, so it will not do before building work
- The rooms in a refurbishment survey need to be cleared, so plan it around the building’s use
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Pipe lagging
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Boiler cupboards and panels
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Artex and textured coatings
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Water tanks and flues
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Ceiling tiles
Materials, one by one
Insulating board
Asbestos insulating board was used for panels, partitions, soffits, ceiling tiles and around heaters. Most work on it is licensed, so identifying it matters.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings are sampled where they’re in scope, before plasterers or electricians start.
Asbestos surveys in West Molesey: local notes
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. For surveys in West Molesey, tell us about parking and access. West Molesey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We work right across the region, from West Molesey to London (about 14 miles away).
Altering an older house in West Molesey, wherever it is? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. If you’re a landlord near Hampton station, share asbestos information with trades before work.
Wherever your property is in KT8, an asbestos survey is available. Your property could be on High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road or the roads around them. Main roads around West Molesey include the B369, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
A little further out are Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Schools near West Molesey include Esher College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Where asbestos turns up
Materials age: something in good condition when it was fitted may now be damaged, and the survey assesses condition.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to surveys:
- Planned refurbishment work
- The communal parts of blocks of flats
- Public and community buildings
- Rented homes due for maintenance
For a school like Chandlers Field Primary School, the duty holder must manage asbestos and keep an asbestos register, and a management survey is generally where that starts.
Before booking anyone
- The number of samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
Towns and villages near West Molesey
Other services in West Molesey
After we’ve finished in West Molesey
Share the report with builders and trades before they start, so nobody disturbs asbestos by accident.
To avoid problems in future:
- In a block of flats, ask for the register of the shared areas
- Ask for the report in a format you can share with contractors
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
- Have any old surveys or plans ready
Don’ts
Until the survey is done, do not drill, sand, cut or break suspect materials, and keep trades away from them.
If a material is damaged before the survey, keep people away from it and tell us.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Choosing the right option
It can be tempting to start work without a survey. Finding asbestos halfway through a job means stopping work, extra cost and possible exposure, which is why surveying first tends to save money. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Practical recommendations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition ratings, not just a list
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site