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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Compton, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Compton? Our service covers asbestos testing with written results, with clear advice at each step.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos help in Compton
Asbestos testing in Compton
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Compton, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. People often contact us about checks before maintenance in rented homes and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down, including textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and floor tiles.
Rural properties near Compton may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear next steps
- Domestic and commercial work
See our prices page or our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Towns and villages near Compton
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How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
Typical tests in Compton
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Surrey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Porch canopies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- A material damaged during DIY
If you let property close to Farncombe station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive in writing
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The number of samples
Testing materials in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Compton is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey.
If you live in an older house in Compton, get suspect materials tested before you start. Parents and staff at schools such as Loseley Fields Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
FAQs for Compton
Do you cover Compton from London?
Compton is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you work in Compton?
We do: Compton is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
A few practical points:
- Group several materials into one visit
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site