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Asbestos Testing in Chaldon
Asbestos testing in Chaldon: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Need asbestos testing in Chaldon?
Asbestos testing in Chaldon
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Chaldon and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. We often deal with garage roof sheets, floor tiles and flue pipes, and people normally contact us about porch canopies and a material damaged during DIY.
Village homes in areas like Chaldon often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Chaldon (CR3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Duty holders and landlords in Chaldon
If you run a business from older premises in Chaldon, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Chaldon properties and asbestos testing
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. In Chaldon, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Chaldon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 12 miles away.
If the property is on or near the B2031, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Caterham station, testing before work avoids delays.
Anywhere in CR3, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Main roads around Chaldon include the B2031, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out tests in Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Common questions in Chaldon
Do you cover Chaldon from London?
We cover Chaldon, about 15 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small villages like Chaldon?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What happens if the test is positive?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Typical tests in Chaldon
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If your home is one of the older properties in Chaldon, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
After we’ve finished in Chaldon
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Make the area easy to reach
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Other services in Chaldon
Step by step
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Options to consider in Chaldon
Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote and the cost guide.
The scope of asbestos testing
A few things to be aware of:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site