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Asbestos Testing in Redlands
Asbestos testing for properties in Redlands and Surrey: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Porch canopies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Asbestos testing in Redlands
About our asbestos testing in Redlands
Before small jobs in Redlands, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. From boiler cupboard panels and porch canopies, we deal with textured ceilings, panels behind heaters and floor tiles.
In areas like Redlands, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Redlands (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Your options compared
Home testing kits are available, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Towns and villages near Redlands
What else we do in Redlands
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How many different materials need sampling
- Access to the area
- How big the building is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What happens
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- 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
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
Redlands properties and asbestos testing
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. We cover Redlands as part of Surrey, for tests of every size. We work in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you let property close to Farnham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If your home is one of the older properties in Redlands, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Anywhere in GU10, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Redlands, we also cover Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redlands include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Redlands include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
Common questions in Redlands
Do you cover small places like Redlands?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Redlands from London?
We cover Redlands, about 37 miles from central London.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Typical tests in Redlands
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Results builders ask for before work
- Porch canopies
Schools such as Crondall Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Before booking anyone
- What the report or result will contain
- The number of samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note