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Asbestos Testing in Chelsham
Buildings in Chelsham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Results builders ask for before work
- Porch canopies
Asbestos testing in Chelsham
Asbestos testing for Chelsham properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical materials include soffit boards, panels behind heaters and black adhesive, and people typically contact us about soffit boards and answers trades need before starting.
Village homes in areas like Chelsham often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Chelsham questions
Could my house in Chelsham contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chelsham may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Chelsham and the area around Woldingham station?
Yes. Woldingham station is about 1.9 miles south-west of Chelsham, and we cover both.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We will tell you if your job needs it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You cannot tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
After we have finished in Chelsham
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
To avoid problems in future:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Test before you book the builders, so there is no delay later.
Duty holders and landlords in Chelsham
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Chelsham, 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.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
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What else we do in Chelsham
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Chelsham properties and asbestos testing
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Chelsham is within our Surrey area, for tests of every size. Chelsham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If you are a letting agent with homes near Woldingham station, testing before work avoids delays. Schools such as Warlingham Village Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
We handle tests in every part of CR6. From Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Chelsham, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (within half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chelsham include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chelsham include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Why people call us in Chelsham
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:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
For an older property in Chelsham, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The number of materials to sample
- The type of survey you need
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Options to consider in Chelsham
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear next steps
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site