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Asbestos Testing for Shellwood Cross
Asbestos testing across Shellwood Cross and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
- Boiler cupboard panels
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Asbestos testing for Shellwood Cross properties
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You’ll learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain your options. People often contact us about one-off checks in rented property and a material damaged during DIY, including textured ceilings, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
In a village like Shellwood Cross, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Shellwood Cross (RH2)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common reasons for tests in Shellwood Cross
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Results builders ask for before work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
If your home is one of the older properties in Shellwood Cross, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- If the price includes VAT
The process
Taking a sample is generally quick. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Send us the address in Shellwood Cross, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What happens next
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Once we’re done:
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Clear access to the area
- File the result with your property paperwork
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Testing around Shellwood Cross
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Shellwood Cross is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. Shellwood Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 7 miles away.
If you let property close to Holmwood station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Shellwood Cross is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in RH2 start with the postcode and some photos. We also carry out tests in Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
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Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Practical recommendations
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Shellwood Cross
If you manage or own a block in Shellwood Cross, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Shellwood Cross: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Holmwood station?
Yes. Holmwood station is about 2.5 miles south-west of Shellwood Cross, and we cover both.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site