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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Coxhill Green, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Coxhill Green: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos testing near Coxhill Green
Asbestos testing near Coxhill Green
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Coxhill Green, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. From something broken during building work and porch canopies, we deal with soffit boards, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In areas like Coxhill Green, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Coxhill Green (GU24)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Coxhill Green
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How much sampling is needed
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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Options to consider in Coxhill Green
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Coxhill Green properties and asbestos testing
Coxhill Green is about 2 miles north-west of Goldsworth Park, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Coxhill Green contact us for tests. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Coxhill Green to Guildford (7 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you let property close to Longcross station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Anywhere in GU24, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with tests on streets such as Beta Road, Delta Road and Alpha Road, wherever it is in Coxhill Green. Neighbouring places we cover include Chobham (1 mile north-east), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), West End (2 miles south-west) and Brick Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-east) and Chobham Museum (within half a mile south). Within reach you will find Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sun Public House (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Coxhill Green
Do you cover small places like Coxhill Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Longcross station?
Yes, we cover Coxhill Green and the area towards Longcross station, about 2.6 miles north.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you do air testing?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. Ask and we’ll explain.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
After the job
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Step by step
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Send us the address in Coxhill Green, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Coxhill Green, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site