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Asbestos Testing in Longcross
Asbestos testing in Longcross: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Tiles found under carpet
- A material damaged during DIY
Asbestos testing in Longcross
Asbestos testing in Longcross
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Longcross you are not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. People often contact us about results builders ask for before work and floor tiles and black adhesive, including textured ceilings, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In areas like Longcross, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Longcross (KT16)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for tests in Longcross
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you cannot go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Corrugated roof sheets
For rented homes around Longcross station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Questions to ask before you book
- The scope, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
After we’ve finished in Longcross
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Some practical advice:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- File the result with your property paperwork
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Doing it yourself?
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.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Longcross
Do you work near Longcross station?
Yes. Longcross station is about 0.6 miles north-west of Longcross, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Longcross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
How long do test results take?
That depends on the laboratory. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
We’ll explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We will suggest a number when we see the photos.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Longcross
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
Longcross properties and asbestos testing
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Longcross is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Longcross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Longcross, a quick test before work is sensible.
Here we cover the KT16 postcode area. From Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Longcross, we also cover Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Longcross include Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
What affects the price in Longcross
When we quote, we look at:
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- How many different materials need sampling
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The process
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
Your options compared
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- Houses, flats and business premises
- The right survey for your plans
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
What else we do in Longcross
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site