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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hammer, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Hammer and across Surrey: laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Porch canopies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Results builders ask for before work
Asbestos help in Hammer
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
A few practical points:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
How asbestos testing works in Hammer
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. People often contact us about soffit boards and corrugated roof sheets, involving soffit boards, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Village homes in towns and villages like Hammer often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Hammer (GU27)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Hammer properties and asbestos testing
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cover Hammer as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hammer to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as Woolmer Hill School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. For older homes anywhere in Hammer, from near St. Stephen's Church outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We carry out tests all over the GU27 postcode area. From Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Hammer, we cover Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Within reach you will find Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile west)
Hammer: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Hammer?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We will tell you if your job needs it.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Options to consider in Hammer
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Hammer
- Condition assessed for every material
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Hammer
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
Step by step
Taking a sample is normally quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
What affects the price in Hammer
What drives the price:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- How big the building is
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Why people call us in Hammer
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Typical jobs in Hammer include:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Results builders ask for before work
- Debris found after DIY
- Porch canopies
If you let property close to Haslemere station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What the report or result will contain
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether extra samples cost more
Towns and villages near Hammer
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note