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Asbestos Testing in Surrey

From the largest town to the smallest village in Surrey, we can help with asbestos testing. Contact us for a quote.

Need asbestos testing in Surrey?

Asbestos testing in every part of Surrey

Asbestos sampling and testing, with samples analysed by an accredited laboratory. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Asbestos testing across Surrey

We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. People often contact us about debris found after DIY and results builders ask for before work, involving flue pipes, panels behind heaters and soffit boards.

If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well.

Send us photos of the material
We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
We visit and take the samples
The samples go to an accredited laboratory
We explain what the result means for your plans

What it costs in Surrey

Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.

Why us?

Clear advice on your options
Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Covering London and the South East
Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder

Get a quote

Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.

Local landmarks in Guildford

Around Guildford, we work at homes and buildings near Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Other local landmarks include Church of St John the Evangelist (under half a mile east), Stoke Park (within half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces within easy reach include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Testing materials in Surrey

From Guildford, Woking and Camberley to 276 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across Surrey. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Surrey, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

Guildford: For properties on main roads such as the A3 and A25, let us know where we can park. Parents and staff at schools such as Sandfield Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.

Options to consider in Surrey

Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating.

What to look for in a quote

What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What you will receive in writing
Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Whether VAT is included

What we deal with in Surrey

HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.

These come up again and again:

Debris found after DIY
Textured ceilings before a renovation
Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Results builders ask for before work

Looking after things afterwards

Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.

If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Group several materials into one visit
Do not touch it before we arrive
Let us know what you want to do next

If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.

Test before you book the builders, so there is no delay later.

Responsibilities for owners

The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.

If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Surrey, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.

What affects the price in Surrey

The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:

How many different materials need sampling
How easy it is to reach
How much there is
Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope

What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.

Photos that help

Photo tips:

Damaged areas
Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
A closer photo of the material, without touching it
A rough size or measurement

For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.

Surrey questions

What’s the difference between a test and a survey?

Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.

Do you test textured ceilings?

Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.

Can you help a business or landlord?

Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.

What does licensed work mean?

It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.

Does asbestos always have to come out?

Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.

How do I get a quote?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Can I take a sample myself?

HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.