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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Littleton, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Littleton? We provide asbestos sampling and testing, explained in plain English.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Debris found after DIY
Need asbestos testing in Littleton?
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Asbestos testing for Littleton properties
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical jobs include lab results for contractors before they start and checks before maintenance in rented homes, including soffit boards, garage roof sheets and flue pipes.
In towns and villages like Littleton, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Littleton (TW17)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos testing in Littleton: local notes
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. Littleton is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Littleton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Schools such as Littleton CofE Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For older homes anywhere in Littleton, from near Church of St Mary Magdalene outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, and your test can be anywhere in it. From Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out tests in Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Littleton includes St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Littleton include The Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.8 miles west)
Also near Littleton
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How we price asbestos testing
Prices vary with:
- The survey type
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
- The size of the job
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
FAQs for Littleton
Do you work near Shepperton station?
Yes. Shepperton station is about 1.2 miles south-east of Littleton, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Littleton homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Do you cover Littleton?
Yes. We cover Littleton and the surrounding area as part of Surrey. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Options to consider in Littleton
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Littleton
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Practical recommendations
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Littleton
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Littleton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Common reasons for tests in Littleton
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Soffit boards
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- A material damaged during DIY
If you are a letting agent with homes near Shepperton station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Questions to ask before booking
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Areas included and excluded
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What happens
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site