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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Mickleham, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Mickleham? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Porch canopies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in Mickleham
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much sampling is needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
About our asbestos testing in Mickleham
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. Whether it’s porch canopies and answers trades need before starting, we cover floor tiles, textured ceilings and flue pipes and more.
Village homes in towns and villages like Mickleham often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Mickleham (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Also near Mickleham
What else we do in Mickleham
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Roof felt and mastics
We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.
The scope of asbestos testing
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
For businesses and landlords in Mickleham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Mickleham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Looking after things afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Group several materials into one visit
- 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 is no delay later.
Options to consider in Mickleham
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Mickleham
- Domestic and commercial work
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Every main survey type
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Your questions about asbestos testing in Mickleham
Is asbestos common in Mickleham homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Mickleham may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Mickleham and the area around Box Hill & Westhumble station?
Yes, we cover Mickleham and the area towards Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How do I know if a material in Mickleham contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Testing materials in Mickleham
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. For tests in Mickleham, tell us about parking and access. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Mickleham, from near Church of St Michael outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Parents and staff at schools such as St Michael's CofE Aided Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Mickleham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
For tests in RH5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Mickleham, we also cover Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Box Hill School (within half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
- 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