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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chertsey, Surrey
Asbestos testing across Chertsey and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos testing near Chertsey
Asbestos testing near Chertsey
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Chertsey? Testing a sample settles the question. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. Common materials are garage roof sheets, black adhesive and textured ceilings, and people normally contact us about results builders ask for before work and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
In towns and villages like Chertsey, we’re often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Chertsey (KT16, KT15)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Chertsey properties and asbestos testing
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Chertsey as part of Surrey, for tests of every size. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For rented homes around Chertsey station, testing before work avoids delays. On busy roads like the A317 and A320, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
For tests in KT16 and KT15, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Chertsey on the A317 and A320, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Chertsey, we also cover Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chertsey include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (under half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Chertsey
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
Chertsey questions
Do you cover Chertsey and the area around Chertsey station?
Yes. Chertsey station is close to the centre of Chertsey, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in Chertsey contain asbestos?
If your home in Chertsey was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
The process
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What we deal with in Chertsey
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
These come up again and again:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Something broken during building work
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
For an older property in Chertsey, whether near Church of St Peter or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Before booking anyone
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- How many samples are included
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
See our prices page or the cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Chertsey
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Group several materials into one visit
- Clear access to the area
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site