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Asbestos Testing for Hersham
Looking for asbestos testing in Hersham? We cover Hersham and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Asbestos testing near Hersham
Testing materials in Hersham
Hersham is about 1 mile south of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cover Hersham as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. Hersham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you let property close to Walton-On-Thames station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you live in an older house in Hersham, test any suspect materials before renovation.
This part of Surrey takes in KT12, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Police Station Road, Queensway South and Queensway, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. You will find Hersham on the A244, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hersham we cover include Burwood Park (1 mile south-west), Walton-on-Thames (1 mile north), Whiteley Village (2 miles south-west), St George's Hill (2 miles west) and Weybridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Three Rivers Academy (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (less than half a mile east)
Asbestos testing in Hersham
Landlords, homeowners and contractors in Hersham use testing before small jobs: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. People often contact us about soffit boards and debris found after DIY, including flue pipes, soffit boards and floor tiles.
Properties in Hersham with outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Hersham (KT12)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Typical tests in Hersham
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
If the property is on or near the A244, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Your options compared
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Hersham
Other services in Hersham
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Hersham: your questions answered
Do you cover Hersham and the area around Walton-On-Thames station?
Yes. Walton-On-Thames station is about 0.6 miles north-west of Hersham, and we cover both.
Do you cover Hersham from London?
Hersham is about 16 miles from central London, well within our area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. Photos help us suggest a number.
Do you work in Hersham?
Yes, Hersham is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- The survey type
- How much sampling is needed
- The size of the job
- The building’s size and layout
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Send us the address in Hersham, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we do and don’t cover
Before you book, note that:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site