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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Dunsfold, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Dunsfold? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Results builders ask for before work
- One-off checks in rented property
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing for Dunsfold
About our asbestos testing in Dunsfold
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. Typical jobs include debris found after DIY and soffit boards, including black adhesive, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
Village homes in places like Dunsfold often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Dunsfold (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
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 that involves.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Avoid these
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Dunsfold properties and asbestos testing
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. In Dunsfold, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For rented homes around Witley station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in GU8, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. For properties just outside Dunsfold, we cover Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Dunsfold include Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Places near Dunsfold
Other services in Dunsfold
Where asbestos turns up
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Lab results for contractors before they start
If your home is one of the older properties in Dunsfold, near Church of St Mary and All Saints or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Your questions about asbestos testing in Dunsfold
Do you cover Dunsfold from London?
Dunsfold is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Dunsfold have asbestos?
Any home in Dunsfold built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Weighing up your options
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Recommendations in plain English
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Dunsfold
If you manage or own a block in Dunsfold, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What happens
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos testing
A few things to be aware of:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- The size and age of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- The type of survey you need
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- The access route
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site