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Asbestos Testing in Farnham
Buildings in Farnham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffit boards
Asbestos testing for Farnham
Asbestos testing near Farnham
Testing suits one or two specific materials. If you are planning bigger work in Farnham, a survey of the areas affected is generally better, and we’ll say which makes sense. We often deal with black adhesive, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and porch canopies.
Testing before renovation is common in towns and villages like Farnham, so the trades can get on. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
After we have finished in Farnham
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
A few practical points:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Don’ts
Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Farnham
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
Also near Farnham
What else we do in Farnham
Common questions in Farnham
Is asbestos common in Farnham homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farnham may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Farnham from London?
We cover Farnham, about 36 miles from central London.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Options to consider in Farnham
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
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.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Common reasons for tests in Farnham
The risk usually comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
On busy roads like the A31 and A287, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What you’ll receive in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope of the job, in writing
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
Get 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, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Asbestos testing in Farnham: local notes
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Farnham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If you work at a school like Farnham College, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For older homes anywhere in Farnham, from near St Joan of Arc's Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. Farnham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Anywhere in GU9 and GU10, asbestos testing is available. Streets in the area include Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Main roads around Farnham include the A31 and A287; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you’ll also find Museum of Farnham (less than half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Farnham includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Farnham include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include William Cobbett Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site