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Asbestos Testing for Shere
Looking for asbestos testing in Shere? We cover Shere and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Porch canopies
Asbestos testing for Shere
About our asbestos testing in Shere
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Shere, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos. Whether it’s panels behind old heaters and a material damaged during DIY, we cover soffit boards, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets.
Village homes in areas like Shere often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Shere (GU5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Shere
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- 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
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Shere
Testing materials in Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Shere is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Shere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you let property close to Gomshall station, you can test a material while the property is empty. For older homes anywhere in Shere, from near The Church of St James outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in GU5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shere include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after things afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal, and you can show the result to your builder.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
What to avoid
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- How many outbuildings are included
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Common reasons for tests in Shere
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- A material damaged during DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Lab results for contractors before they start
Parents and staff at schools such as Shere CofE Aided Infant School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before booking anyone
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Options to consider in Shere
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Every main survey type
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Common questions in Shere
How far is Shere from London?
We cover Shere, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover Shere and the area around Gomshall station?
Yes. Gomshall station is about 1.1 miles east of Shere, and we cover both.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How long do test results take?
Timing depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
- 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