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Asbestos Testing in Rushmoor
Asbestos testing across Rushmoor, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Debris found after DIY
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing for Rushmoor
Asbestos testing for Rushmoor properties
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in Rushmoor, a survey covers more, and we’ll say which makes sense. Typical materials include soffit boards, garage roof sheets and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about a material damaged during DIY and single materials in rented homes between tenancies.
In a village like Rushmoor, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Rushmoor (GU10)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How it works
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we’re set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
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.
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What happens next
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
To avoid problems in future:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Make the area easy to reach
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Avoid these
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Choosing the right option
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Rushmoor
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- The right survey for your plans
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- How big the building is
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
What we deal with in Rushmoor
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:
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Something broken during building work
- Tiles found under carpet
- Answers trades need before starting
If you let flats near Farnham station, testing before work avoids delays.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Your questions about asbestos testing in Rushmoor
Do you come out to small villages like Rushmoor?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Rushmoor from London?
We cover Rushmoor, about 37 miles from central London.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you cover Rushmoor?
Yes, we do: Rushmoor is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you’re unsure, ask us to take it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
Nearby places to Rushmoor
What else we do in Rushmoor
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Asbestos testing in Rushmoor: local notes
Rushmoor is about 4 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In Rushmoor, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Rushmoor to Guildford (10 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Sandy Lane, Lowicks Road and Tilford Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Rushmoor, we cover Tilford Common (1 mile north), Pitch Place (1 mile south-east), Crosswater (1 mile south-west), Thursley (2 miles east) and Green Cross (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Farnham Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Bel And The Dragon-Churt pub (0.9 miles south)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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