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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Epsom, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Epsom: asbestos sampling and testing. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing near Epsom
Asbestos testing in Epsom
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Epsom, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you’re dealing with. Typical materials include flue pipes, black adhesive and garage roof sheets, and people usually contact us about porch canopies and floor tiles and black adhesive.
In a town like Epsom, common tests are textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, before work starts. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Epsom (KT19, KT18, KT17)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of asbestos testing
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send us photos of the material
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Why people call us in Epsom
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Surrey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Something broken during building work
- Garage roofs before replacement
Parents and staff at schools such as Laine Theatre Arts can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
How we price asbestos testing
What drives the price:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey type
- What the material is and its state
- The number of materials to sample
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- Where we could park
For a quote, 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.
For businesses and landlords in Epsom
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Epsom properties and asbestos testing
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Epsom is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. Epsom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Epsom to London (about 14 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Epsom, near St. Barnabas Church or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. If you let property close to Epsom station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Epsom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We handle tests in every part of KT19, KT18 and KT17. That could mean a property on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Epsom. With the A24 and B280 close by, Epsom is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Epsom is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Local schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (less than half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wellington Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Epsom
Other services in Epsom
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Looking after things afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
What to avoid
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common questions in Epsom
Do you cover Epsom and the area around Epsom station?
Yes, we cover Epsom, including the streets around Epsom station.
Do you cover Epsom from London?
Epsom is about 14 miles from central London, well within our area.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
When will I get the result?
That depends on the laboratory. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site