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Asbestos Testing for Irons Bottom
Any pre-2000 building in Irons Bottom may contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing near Irons Bottom
Asbestos testing in Irons Bottom
Before small jobs in Irons Bottom, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we deal with garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and soffit boards and more.
Village homes in places like Irons Bottom often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Irons Bottom (RH2)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then sent to an accredited laboratory. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Options to consider in Irons Bottom
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- The right survey for your plans
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Testing around Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Irons Bottom contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Irons Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Irons Bottom to Crawley (about 6 miles away).
If you let property close to Salfords station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Irons Bottom, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places we cover include Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Irons Bottom include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Common reasons for tests in Irons Bottom
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
Typical jobs in Irons Bottom include:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
Schools such as Burys Court School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
For businesses and landlords in Irons Bottom
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
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.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
- The type of survey you need
- What the material is and its state
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Common questions in Irons Bottom
Do you cover Irons Bottom from London?
We cover Irons Bottom, about 21 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Irons Bottom homes?
If your home in Irons Bottom was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
How do I know if a material in Irons Bottom contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
After the job
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Clear access to the area
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
Avoid these
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Towns and villages near Irons Bottom
Also in Irons Bottom
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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