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Asbestos Testing in Stroude
Need asbestos testing in Stroude? We work across Stroude and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Porch canopies
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Tiles found under carpet
Need asbestos testing in Stroude?
How asbestos testing works in Stroude
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Stroude and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. From boiler cupboard panels and answers trades need before starting, we cover soffit boards, floor tiles and textured ceilings.
Village homes in places like Stroude often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Stroude (GU25, TW20)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
Afterwards
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Going forward:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
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 repairs are arranged.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Stroude, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Testing materials in Stroude
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. We cover Stroude as part of Surrey, for tests of every size. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Stroude to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you live in an older house in Stroude, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. If you let property close to Virginia Water station, testing before work avoids delays.
We handle tests in every part of the GU25 and TW20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
Your questions about asbestos testing in Stroude
Do you cover small places like Stroude?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is asbestos common in Stroude homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Stroude may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Location, parking and any London charges
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Weighing up your options
Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How it works
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
- 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