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Asbestos Testing in Farncombe
Any pre-2000 building in Farncombe may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
Asbestos testing in Farncombe
How asbestos testing works in Farncombe
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Farncombe. Typical materials include floor tiles, soffit boards and black adhesive, and typical jobs are soffit boards and panels behind old heaters.
Properties in Farncombe with outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Farncombe (GU7)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
Our quotes take into account:
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- How big the building is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
What we deal with in Farncombe
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
These are some of the things we deal with in Farncombe:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
If you work at a school like Farncombe Church of England Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before booking
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Places near Farncombe
Other services in Farncombe
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
What happens next
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Group several materials into one visit
Avoid these
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Testing around Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. If your test is in Farncombe, let us know about access. Farncombe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For an older property in Farncombe, whether near St John the Evangelist Church or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let property close to Farncombe station, testing before work avoids delays. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Tests anywhere in GU7 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or the roads around them. For properties just outside Farncombe, we cover Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Farncombe include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (under half a mile south-east)
How we work
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Which option is right?
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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
How we work in Farncombe
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Farncombe
Do you cover Farncombe from London?
Farncombe is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I need more than one sample?
Usually one per material, sometimes more. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We will tell you if your job needs it.
For businesses and landlords in Farncombe
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Farncombe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site