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Asbestos Testing in Gatton
Looking for asbestos testing in Gatton? We work across Gatton and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos testing in Gatton
How asbestos testing works in Gatton
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Gatton you are not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. If it’s clear, work can go ahead normally; if not, you will know what precautions are needed. Typical jobs include old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and debris found after DIY, involving textured ceilings, floor tiles and black adhesive.
In places like Gatton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Gatton
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
Nearby places to Gatton
What else we do in Gatton
After we’ve finished in Gatton
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
To avoid problems in future:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Make the area easy to reach
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Let us know what you want to do next
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Testing materials in Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. If your test is in Gatton, let us know about access when you get in touch. Gatton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Gatton to Crawley (about 11 miles away).
For rented homes around Merstham station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For older homes anywhere in Gatton, from near St Andrew's Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Wherever your property is in RH2 and RH1, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or the roads around them, wherever it is in Gatton. Other places close to Gatton we cover include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Gatton includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Gatton include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Gatton must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What affects the price in Gatton
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
- The type of material and its condition
- 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.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Why people call us in Gatton
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Panels behind old heaters
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
If you work at a school like Lime Tree Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Before booking anyone
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
How we work
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Questions from Gatton
Do you cover Gatton and the area around Merstham station?
Yes. Merstham station is about 1 mile east of Gatton, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Gatton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We sample it and have it analysed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site