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Asbestos Testing in Puttenham
Looking for asbestos testing in Puttenham? We work across Puttenham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
Asbestos help in Puttenham
Asbestos testing near Puttenham
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in Puttenham provides. Common materials are panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people generally contact us about textured ceilings before a renovation and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down.
In a village like Puttenham, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Puttenham (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The size and age of the building
- The survey type
- How much there is
- The number of materials to sample
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
After we’ve finished in Puttenham
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear access to the area
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us what work you are planning
Things not to do
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Puttenham: your questions answered
How far is Puttenham from London?
Puttenham is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What happens if the test is positive?
We will explain your options, which depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
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What happens
Taking a sample is typically quick. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We quote for the samples needed
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What we deal with in Puttenham
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Results builders ask for before work
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Soffit boards
Schools such as Puttenham CofE Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What you’ll receive in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
Materials, one by one
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
Puttenham properties and asbestos testing
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Anywhere in Puttenham, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Puttenham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For an older property in Puttenham, whether near Church of St John the Baptist or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you let property close to Wanborough station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Puttenham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We carry out tests all over the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Puttenham we cover include Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Puttenham include Prior's Field School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Good Intent pub (less than half a mile east)
Weighing up your options
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. For small jobs a test is often enough. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- 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