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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chilworth, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Chilworth? Our service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials, with clear advice at each step.
- Something broken during building work
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing for Chilworth
Chilworth questions
Do you work near Chilworth station?
Yes, we cover Chilworth, including the streets around Chilworth station.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
How asbestos testing works in Chilworth
A test is the right choice when you are worried about particular materials. If you are planning bigger work in Chilworth, a survey of the areas affected is generally better, and we will say which makes sense. Common materials are black adhesive, textured ceilings and soffit boards, and typical jobs are Artex before downlights or rewiring and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Chilworth, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Chilworth (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally, and you can show the result to your builder.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
What happens
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
How we price asbestos testing
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- Which survey type fits your plans
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Testing materials in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Chilworth contact us for tests. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
If you are a letting agent with homes near Chilworth station, testing before work avoids delays. For older homes anywhere in Chilworth, from near Church of St Thomas outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Chilworth is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
For tests in GU4, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Chilworth sits on or near the A248, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Chilworth we cover include Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilworth includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Percy Arms (within half a mile east)
For businesses and landlords in Chilworth
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your options compared
Testing before work normally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Chilworth
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Places near Chilworth
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site