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Asbestos Testing in Broadford
Buildings in Broadford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing in Broadford
Asbestos testing in Broadford
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include soffit boards, flue pipes and garage roof sheets, and people generally contact us about tiles found under carpet and porch canopies.
In a village like Broadford, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Broadford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Broadford
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Clear access to the area
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Group several materials into one visit
Avoid these
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Common questions in Broadford
Could my house in Broadford contain asbestos?
Any home in Broadford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Broadford from London?
We cover Broadford, about 29 miles from central London.
Do you cover Broadford?
We do: our area includes Broadford and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
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 typically needed.
Also near Broadford
Also in Broadford
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- The size of the job
- The type of survey you need
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Broadford properties and asbestos testing
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Wherever your property is in Broadford, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. Broadford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For older homes anywhere in Broadford, from near St Michael outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you let flats near Shalford station, testing before work avoids delays. Broadford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in GU4, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Broadford, we cover Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Broadford include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
How we work
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then sent to an accredited laboratory. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical tests in Broadford
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
At a school like Shalford Infant School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Broadford, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note