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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Pixham, Surrey
Asbestos testing for Pixham: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
Asbestos testing for Pixham
About our asbestos testing in Pixham
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. People often contact us about answers trades need before starting and garage roofs before replacement, including garage roof sheets, floor tiles and panels behind heaters.
Rural properties near Pixham may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Pixham (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing around Pixham
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We work across Pixham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Pixham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our area stretches from Pixham to Guildford (11 miles away).
For an older property in Pixham, whether near Pixham Church or not, a quick test before work is sensible. Parents and staff at schools such as The Ashcombe School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. Pixham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across RH4 and RH5. Whether your property is on London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Pixham, we cover Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). The countryside around Pixham includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Pixham include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Lincoln Arms Hotel (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Pixham
Could my house in Pixham contain asbestos?
If your home in Pixham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
The process
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
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Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Common reasons for tests in Pixham
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, which saves time and money.
In older properties, we often see:
- One-off checks in rented property
- Soffit boards
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Something broken during building work
If you let flats near Dorking station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- The scope, in writing
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
How we price asbestos testing
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The survey type
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
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What else we do in Pixham
After the job
If no asbestos is found, work can generally go ahead normally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site