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Asbestos Surveys in Wisley, Surrey
Asbestos survey in Wisley: surveys that find, sample and record asbestos, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Pre-work surveys for trades
- Rented homes between tenancies
- Pre-purchase checks on older properties
Asbestos survey in Wisley
Asbestos survey in Wisley
Plenty of older buildings, in Wisley as anywhere, have little or no asbestos, and much of what’s found can stay. The survey shows which applies to yours, so you can plan sensibly. We often deal with soffits, water tanks and pipe lagging, and typical jobs are demolition and strip-out and managing asbestos in workplaces and non-domestic premises.
Rural homes near Wisley have often been extended over generations, so we survey each part the work will disturb. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Wisley (GU23)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos surveys with lab-analysed samples
- Afterwards
- Written survey report
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Pipe lagging
Lagging on older pipes and boilers can contain asbestos and releases fibres easily. It’s licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Inaccessible areas are recorded, and must be treated as containing asbestos until checked
- A survey reflects the building on the day; materials can deteriorate, so condition should be checked again over time
- A management survey is only minimally intrusive, so it won’t do before building work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Wisley
- Roofing felt and bitumen
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Pipe lagging
- Cement sheets and cladding
- Ceiling tiles
- Soffits and porch canopies
- Water tanks and flues
- Boiler cupboards and panels
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
Duty holders use the survey to build an asbestos register and management plan, which should be kept up to date.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us about any areas that are locked or unsafe
- Survey first, then book the trades
- Keep pets and children out of the way on the day
- Ensure we can get into the loft, garage and cupboards
What to avoid
If something has been damaged already, close the area off and let us know.
Please don’t break off pieces for us to look at: sampling is part of the survey, done with controls to keep dust down.
Asbestos surveys in Wisley: local notes
Wisley is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Properties in Wisley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Wisley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Wisley to Guildford (7 miles away).
Got an older property in Wisley, close to Wisley Church or further out? Get the work areas surveyed before anything is opened up. For rented homes close to West Byfleet station, a survey gives contractors the information they need. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Wisley, and rural properties there often have outbuildings worth including in a survey.
We carry out surveys all over the GU23 postcode area and the streets around it. From Weybank, Deers Farm Close and Wisley Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Pyrford Green (1 mile west), Byfleet (1 mile north), Hatchford End (2 miles south-east), New Haw (2 miles north) and Martyr's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Woking Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Wisley include Fullbrook School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (0.6 miles west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens
A refurbishment and demolition survey is fully intrusive: we look behind panels, under floors and above ceilings in the areas being worked on, so the rooms must be cleared. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Send us the address and what you need the survey for
- We recommend the right type of survey
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- The report comes to you, and we explain anything that isn’t clear
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How we price an asbestos survey
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- The survey type
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Wisley questions
Is asbestos common in Wisley 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.
Do you cover small places like Wisley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Choosing the right option
Management or refurbishment and demolition? The first is for a building in normal use and involves minor intrusion; the second is fully intrusive and needed before work. Our guide explains which you need. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Wisley
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Recommendations in plain English
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site