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Asbestos Testing in Farleigh
Buildings in Farleigh built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Tiles found under carpet
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing for Farleigh
About our asbestos testing in Farleigh
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Farleigh, stop and keep people away from it. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with. Typical materials include soffit boards, textured ceilings and black adhesive, and people generally contact us about one-off checks in rented property and tiles found under carpet.
Village homes in towns and villages like Farleigh often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Farleigh (CR6)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so it’s worth knowing.
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Material and condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Farleigh, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Farleigh
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Testing around Farleigh
Farleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. If your test is in Farleigh, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Farleigh to London (12 miles away).
Schools such as Meridian High School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For an older property in Farleigh, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Wherever your property is in CR6, we can help with asbestos testing. We can help with tests on streets such as Farleigh Court Road and Old Farleigh Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Farleigh we cover include Chelsham (1 mile south), Fickleshole (1 mile east), Forestdale (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (0.6 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
Nearby places to Farleigh
Also in Farleigh
The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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What happens next
Each sample gets a written result, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
A few practical points:
- Clear access to the area
- File the result with your property paperwork
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Do not touch it before we arrive
Don’ts
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Farleigh questions
Is asbestos common in Farleigh homes?
Any home in Farleigh built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Farleigh?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site