Surrey · England
Asbestos Testing in Old Woking
Asbestos testing across Old Woking, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Debris found after DIY
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Old Woking
Asbestos testing in Old Woking
Before small jobs in Old Woking, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Common materials are soffit boards, black adhesive and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are boiler cupboard panels and lab results for contractors before they start.
Village homes in areas like Old Woking 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.
- Area
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
If you manage or own a block in Old Woking, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos testing in Old Woking: local notes
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Old Woking, just send the postcode. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented homes around Woking station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Old Woking, whether near St Peter's Church or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22 and GU23, and your test can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Old Woking include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The building’s size and layout
- The type of survey you need
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Surrey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are some of the things we deal with in Old Woking:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Porch canopies
At a school like Kingfield Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- What the report or result will contain
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Questions from Old Woking
How far is Old Woking from London?
Old Woking is about 23 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Old Woking?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. From there, we’ll talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
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How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- 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
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
Weighing up your options
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs usually just need a test. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Every main survey type
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site