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Asbestos Testing for Mogador
Need asbestos testing in Mogador? We cover Mogador and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Soffit boards
Need asbestos testing in Mogador?
Asbestos testing in Mogador
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Common materials are floor tiles, flue pipes and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are single materials in rented homes between tenancies and floor tiles and black adhesive.
In places like Mogador, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Mogador (KT20)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing around Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Mogador contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our area stretches from Mogador to Crawley (10 miles away).
For rented homes around Reigate station, you can test a material while the property is empty. At a school like Kingswood Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. Mogador is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in KT20 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with tests on streets such as Margery Grove and Mogador Road or the roads around them. We also carry out tests in Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mogador include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Mogador include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (less than half a mile north)
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Flues and tanks
A test before removal is a good idea.
Step by step
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Typical tests in Mogador
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Debris found after DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
If your home is one of the older properties in Mogador, near Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Recommendations in plain English
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
Mogador questions
Do older homes in Mogador have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Mogador may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Mogador?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How long do test results take?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book the sampling.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
A few practical points:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Things not to do
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
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What else we do in Mogador
How we price asbestos testing
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- What the material is and its state
- The survey type
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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