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Asbestos Testing for Abinger Common
Any pre-2000 building in Abinger Common may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos sampling and testing.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
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Asbestos testing for Abinger Common properties
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain what that means for your plans in Abinger Common. Typical jobs include corrugated roof sheets and single materials in rented homes between tenancies, involving black adhesive, panels behind heaters and floor tiles.
In places like Abinger Common, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Abinger Common (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Abinger Common: your questions answered
How far is Abinger Common from London?
We cover Abinger Common, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you work near Gomshall station?
Yes, we cover Abinger Common and the area towards Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles north-west.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work in Abinger Common?
Yes, we do: our area includes Abinger Common and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The number of materials to sample
- The size and age of the building
- The quantity or area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- An idea of size
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Also near Abinger Common
What else we do in Abinger Common
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Looking after things afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Things not to do
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Testing around Abinger Common
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We work across Abinger Common and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For rented homes around Gomshall station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For older homes anywhere in Abinger Common, from near Church of St James outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. Abinger Common is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in RH5, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road. If your property is just outside Abinger Common, we also cover Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Abinger Common includes Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Abinger Common include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
The process
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Why people call us in Abinger Common
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boiler cupboard panels
Schools such as Belmont Prep School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site