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Asbestos Testing in Chobham
Looking for asbestos testing in Chobham? We cover Chobham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Need asbestos testing in Chobham?
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The survey type
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How asbestos testing works in Chobham
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. We often deal with soffit boards, garage roof sheets and black adhesive, and typical jobs are lab results for contractors before they start and porch canopies.
In areas like Chobham, we are often asked to test garage and shed roofs. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Chobham (GU24)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Panels behind old heaters
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Porch canopies
At a school like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Areas included and excluded
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- 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’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Which option is right?
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Every main survey type
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Chobham properties and asbestos testing
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. We cover Chobham as part of Surrey, for tests of every size. Chobham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you let property close to Longcross station, testing before work avoids delays. If your home is one of the older properties in Chobham, near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, and your test can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Chobham is on the A319, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Public House (within half a mile south)
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Chobham
Do you work near Longcross station?
Yes, we cover Chobham and the area towards Longcross station, about 2.3 miles north.
Is asbestos common in Chobham homes?
Any home in Chobham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site