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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Compton, Surrey
Buildings in Compton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos testing with written results.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in Compton
About our asbestos testing in Compton
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in Compton, a survey covers more, and we’ll tell you honestly which you need. Whether it’s garage roofs before replacement and results builders ask for before work, we deal with flue pipes, textured ceilings and soffit boards.
In a village like Compton, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Compton (GU10, GU9)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Avoid these
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Compton properties and asbestos testing
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Compton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 395 places in Surrey. Our area stretches from Compton to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Schools such as South Farnham School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For rented homes around Farnham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU9, and your test can be anywhere in it. We can help with tests on streets such as Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way. Other places close to Compton we cover include Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Common reasons for tests in Compton
The risk typically comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
If your home is one of the older properties in Compton, near St Marys Parish Church or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What your quote should include
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The building’s size and layout
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Also near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Compton
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.
For managing agents and freeholders in Compton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Common questions in Compton
Do you cover small places like Compton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Compton homes?
If your home in Compton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
When will I get the result?
That depends on the laboratory. You’ll get an estimate when we quote.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note