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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Littleton, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Littleton and across Surrey: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing in Littleton
Asbestos testing in Littleton
A test is the right choice when you’re worried about particular materials. For larger projects in Littleton, a survey covers more, and we will say which makes sense. From boiler cupboard panels and floor tiles and black adhesive, we cover flue pipes, panels behind heaters and garage roof sheets and more.
In places like Littleton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Littleton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
Towns and villages near Littleton
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
After we have finished:
- Clear access to the area
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Testing around Littleton
Littleton is about 1 mile north of Farncombe, in Surrey. We cover Littleton as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let property close to Farncombe station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Littleton, whether near Church of St Francis or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, and your test can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Littleton, we cover Binscombe (1 mile south-west), Onslow Village (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Hurtmore (2 miles south-west) and Wood Street Village (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and St Catherine's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Withies Inn (1 mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
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.
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Your options compared
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Littleton
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Littleton
Do you work near Farncombe station?
Yes. Farncombe station is about 1.3 miles south of Littleton, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Littleton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we will explain what applies to your job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Why people call us in Littleton
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffit boards
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Results builders ask for before work
At a school like Loseley Fields Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site