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Asbestos Testing in The Chart
Asbestos testing in The Chart and across Surrey: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Answers trades need before starting
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Asbestos testing near The Chart
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. People often contact us about single materials in rented homes between tenancies and textured ceilings before a renovation, involving floor tiles, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
Rural properties near The Chart may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- The Chart (RH8)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Asbestos testing in The Chart: local notes
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We work across The Chart and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our area stretches from The Chart to Crawley (14 miles away).
If you let property close to Hurst Green station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you live in an older house in The Chart, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Wherever your property is in RH8, we can help with asbestos testing. Whether your property is on Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside The Chart, we also cover Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near The Chart include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Carpenters Arms (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for The Chart
Do you cover The Chart from London?
The Chart is about 18 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Hurst Green station?
Yes, we cover The Chart and the area towards Hurst Green station, about 1.6 miles west.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Can you test Artex in The Chart?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
When will I get the result?
That depends on the laboratory. We’ll give you an idea when we book the sampling.
The process
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Common reasons for tests in The Chart
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
These come up again and again:
- Soffit boards
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
If you work at a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What your quote should include
- What the report or result will contain
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The scope, in writing
Duty holders and landlords in The Chart
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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What else we do in The Chart
After we have finished in The Chart
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Do not touch it before we arrive
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
What we do and do not cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How many different materials need sampling
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
- The survey type
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- The access route
- An overall view
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site