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Asbestos Testing in Ashtead
Asbestos testing in Ashtead, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Panels behind old heaters
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing near Ashtead
How asbestos testing works in Ashtead
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Ashtead, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Common materials are black adhesive, panels behind heaters and garage roof sheets, and people usually contact us about porch canopies and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling.
In a town like Ashtead, common tests are textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, before a renovation or repair. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Ashtead (KT21, KT22)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Places near Ashtead
What else we do in Ashtead
Ashtead properties and asbestos testing
Ashtead is about 2 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Ashtead has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Ashtead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you work at a school like Parsons Mead School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For older homes anywhere in Ashtead, from near St George's Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. Ashtead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Wherever your property is in KT21 and KT22, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on The Street, Church Road and Greville Park Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Ashtead, we also cover Pachesham Park (2 miles north-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles north), Oxshott (3 miles north-west), Barwell (3 miles north) and Stoke D'Abernon (4 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Box Hill and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Barnett Wood Infant School (less than half a mile north-west) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House (less than half a mile east)
Why people call us in Ashtead
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Ashtead station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of survey you need
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The building’s size and layout
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Common questions in Ashtead
Do you cover Ashtead and the area around Ashtead station?
Yes. Ashtead station is about 0.6 miles north of Ashtead, and we cover both.
How far is Ashtead from London?
Ashtead is about 16 miles from central London, well within our area.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Choosing the right option
Air tests are not the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- The right survey for your plans
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Ashtead
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site