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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Reigate, Surrey
Buildings in Reigate built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffit boards
Need asbestos testing in Reigate?
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How many outbuildings are included
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of survey you need
- The type of material and its condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
About our asbestos testing in Reigate
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. From Artex before downlights or rewiring and panels behind old heaters, we deal with panels behind heaters, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
Testing before renovation is common in places like Reigate. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Reigate
Typical tests in Reigate
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a lab result is what they’re after.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Something broken during building work
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Porch canopies
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
If your home is one of the older properties in Reigate, near Church of St Mary Magdalene or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
Testing around Reigate
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Properties in Reigate range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 9 miles away.
For rented homes around Reigate station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. On busy roads like the A25 and A217, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch. Reigate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Church Road; we cover every one. You will find Reigate on the A25 and A217, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Reigate we cover include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you’ll also find The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Reigate include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Reigate College (less than half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (within half a mile west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
What happens
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- 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
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it does not:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
FAQs for Reigate
Could my house in Reigate contain asbestos?
Any home in Reigate built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Reigate and the area around Reigate station?
Yes, we cover Reigate, including the streets around Reigate station.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Your options compared
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Reigate
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note