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Asbestos Testing in Downside
Asbestos testing in Downside and across Surrey: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos testing for Downside
Asbestos testing in Downside
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical jobs include results builders ask for before work and checks before maintenance in rented homes, including black adhesive, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets.
In areas like Downside, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Downside (KT11)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
One sample or several? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Recommendations in plain English
- Every main survey type
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Downside
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
Where asbestos turns up
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
These come up again and again:
- Soffit boards
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
For rented homes around Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, testing before work avoids delays.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
Duty holders and landlords in Downside
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How we work
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Downside
What else we do in Downside
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How we price asbestos testing
Quotes vary because of:
- The survey type
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Downside: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Downside?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Downside from London?
Downside is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
How can I get a price?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Asbestos testing in Downside: local notes
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Downside has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Downside is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Downside, a quick test before work is sensible. Parents and staff at schools such as St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
This part of Surrey takes in KT11. Streets in the area include Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Downside, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Downside includes Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Downside include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note