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Asbestos Testing for Leatherhead
Asbestos testing in Leatherhead: asbestos sampling and testing, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Results builders ask for before work
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing for Leatherhead
Testing materials in Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Leatherhead is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Leatherhead is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our area stretches from Leatherhead to Guildford (11 miles away).
For rented homes around Leatherhead station, you can test a material while the property is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Leatherhead, near Church of Our Lady and St Peter or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Surrey takes in KT22, and your test can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on High Street, Church Road and Station Road. Leatherhead is on the A24 and A245, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Leatherhead includes Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Duke's Head Public House (less than half a mile south)
Asbestos testing for Leatherhead properties
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in Leatherhead, a survey covers more, and we’ll say which makes sense. Typical jobs include old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, including black adhesive, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
In a town like Leatherhead, common tests are textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roof sheets, before a renovation or repair. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Leatherhead (KT22)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Testing before work normally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The type of survey you need
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
- How many outbuildings are included
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Leatherhead questions
Do you cover Leatherhead from London?
We cover Leatherhead, about 17 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
What happens if the test is positive?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. From there, we’ll talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Should I use a home testing kit?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, because the material has to be disturbed. We can do it for you.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
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Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Avoid these
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Typical tests in Leatherhead
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Common situations in older properties include:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If the property is on or near the A24 and A245, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- The number of samples
- What you’ll receive in writing
Duty holders and landlords in Leatherhead
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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