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Asbestos Testing for Great Burgh
Need asbestos testing in Great Burgh? We cover Great Burgh and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Answers trades need before starting
Asbestos testing near Great Burgh
What affects the price in Great Burgh
When we quote, we look at:
- How much sampling is needed
- The size of the job
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Access to the area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Visible markings
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
About our asbestos testing in Great Burgh
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain what that means for your plans in Great Burgh. Typical materials include flue pipes, black adhesive and garage roof sheets, and typical jobs are one-off checks in rented property and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling.
In areas like Great Burgh, we’re often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Great Burgh (KT18, KT17, KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Great Burgh, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
Towns and villages near Great Burgh
More for properties in Great Burgh
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Testing around Great Burgh
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We work across Great Burgh and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Schools such as Shawley Community Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. If your home is one of the older properties in Great Burgh, near St Mark or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible. Great Burgh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Here we cover the KT18, KT17 and KT20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. With the B290 and B2221 close by, Great Burgh is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Derby Arms (0.9 miles west)
What happens next
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Something broken during building work
- Answers trades need before starting
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Tattenham Corner station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Questions from Great Burgh
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Great Burgh from London?
We cover Great Burgh, about 14 miles from central London.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What happens if the test is positive?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
What happens
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
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.
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Weighing up your options
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs generally just need a test. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- The right survey for your plans
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site