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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Headley, Surrey
Need asbestos testing in Headley? We work across Headley and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing for Headley
Asbestos testing in Headley
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that’s what we arrange in Headley. People often contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and panels behind old heaters, including garage roof sheets, floor tiles and black adhesive.
Rural properties near Headley may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Headley (KT18)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will usually be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Avoid these
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Typical tests in Headley
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age aren’t enough.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
For an older property in Headley, whether near Church of St Mary the Virgin or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Areas included and excluded
- What you will receive in writing
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Street parking nearby
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
Nearby places to Headley
Other services in Headley
Materials we deal with
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What happens
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Related guides
Testing around Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Headley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Headley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Parents and staff at schools such as St Andrew's Catholic School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you let property close to Tadworth station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Headley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across KT18. Your property could be on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or the roads around them, wherever it is in Headley. Close by, we cover Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
For businesses and landlords in Headley
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
FAQs for Headley
Do you work near Tadworth station?
Yes, we cover Headley and the area towards Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east.
Do older homes in Headley have asbestos?
Any home in Headley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in Headley?
We do: Headley is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We’ll recommend a number once we know more.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site