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Asbestos Testing in Horsell
Looking for asbestos testing in Horsell? We cover Horsell and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Tiles found under carpet
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos testing in Horsell
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Asbestos testing in Horsell
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Whether it’s answers trades need before starting and boiler cupboard panels, we deal with textured ceilings, floor tiles and soffit boards and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Horsell with older garages and outbuildings often have cement sheet roofs that are worth testing before repair. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Horsell (GU21, GU22)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
How we price asbestos testing
We base our quote on:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Testing around Horsell
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. If your test is in Horsell, let us know about access. Horsell is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
If the property is on or near the A3046, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted. If you let property close to Woking station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Tests anywhere in GU21 and GU22 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Horsell. Main roads around Horsell include the A3046, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Horsell we cover include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). The countryside around Horsell includes Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Horsell include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
How it works
Samples are small, bagged, labelled and recorded, then go off to the lab. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Limits to be aware of
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
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Your options compared
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Horsell
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Horsell questions
Do you cover Horsell from London?
We cover Horsell, about 23 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Horsell homes?
If your home in Horsell was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Horsell?
Yes, we do: our area includes Horsell and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. We’ll give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Looking after things afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Keeping things safe:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Photos of the material help us plan
- File the result with your property paperwork
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Things not to do
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Test before booking the builders, so there’s no delay later.
Why people call us in Horsell
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
These are some of the things we deal with in Horsell:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
If you work at a school like Woking High School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many samples are included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- The report contents
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site