Surrey · England
Asbestos Testing for Hammer Bottom
Asbestos testing across Hammer Bottom, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Answers trades need before starting
Get a quote for Hammer Bottom
About our asbestos testing in Hammer Bottom
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about tiles found under carpet and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
Rural properties near Hammer Bottom may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Hammer Bottom (GU27, GU30)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
What to avoid
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Asbestos testing in Hammer Bottom: local notes
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. In Hammer Bottom, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Hammer Bottom, from near The Parish Church of St Peter outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you’re a letting agent with homes near Haslemere station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27 and GU30. Streets in the area include Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. We also carry out tests in Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of survey you need
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- 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
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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The scope of asbestos testing
Worth knowing before booking:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
Typical tests in Hammer Bottom
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Soffit boards
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Answers trades need before starting
- A material damaged during DIY
At a school like Woolmer Hill School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- The number of samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
FAQs for Hammer Bottom
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Hammer Bottom contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
What happens if the test is positive?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can you test Artex in Hammer Bottom?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Weighing up your options
Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear advice on your options
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note