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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hale, Surrey
Asbestos testing across Hale, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffit boards
Asbestos testing in Hale
Asbestos testing for Hale properties
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s one-off checks in rented property and a material damaged during DIY, we cover garage roof sheets, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
In a village like Hale, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Hale (GU9)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Hale properties and asbestos testing
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. We work across Hale and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 395 places across Surrey. Our area stretches from Hale to Guildford (9 miles away).
If you live in an older house in Hale, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you let property close to Farnham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
For tests in GU9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Other places close to Hale we cover include Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include William Cobbett Primary School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Typical tests in Hale
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Something broken during building work
- Porch canopies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
At a school like Farnham Heath End School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope, in writing
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Choosing the right option
Air tests are not the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Recommendations in plain English
- Reports and results you can share
- Condition assessed for every material
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Hale
More for properties in Hale
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Hale: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Hale?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Hale and the area around Farnham station?
Yes, we cover Hale and the area towards Farnham station, about 1.3 miles south.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of material and its condition
- The size and age of the building
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site