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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Tilford, Surrey
Asbestos testing in Tilford and across Surrey: asbestos testing with written results.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
Asbestos help in Tilford
Asbestos testing near Tilford
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain your options. Typical jobs include Artex before downlights or rewiring and lab results for contractors before they start, including floor tiles, black adhesive and panels behind heaters.
In a village like Tilford, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Tilford (GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
What changes the cost:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How big the building is
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
To avoid problems in future:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Testing materials in Tilford
Tilford is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Tilford, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For an older property in Tilford, whether near Church of All Saints or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Schools such as Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Tilford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Anywhere in GU10, we can help with asbestos testing, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Tilford Street, Shepherds Way and Riversmeet; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Tilford, we also cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile south-west), Tilford Common (1 mile south), Charleshill (1 mile east), Lower Bourne (2 miles west) and Millbridge (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (9 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Culverswell Hill.
- Local schools include South Farnham School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Barley Mow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Typical tests in Tilford
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may have it.
In older properties, we often see:
- Debris found after DIY
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
If you let flats near Farnham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- How many samples are included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Nearby places to Tilford
Other services in Tilford
Questions from Tilford
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Tilford homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. We’ll give you an idea when we book the sampling.
How can I get a price?
Just 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.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
The process
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move things out of the way carefully
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
Options to consider in Tilford
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs usually just need a test. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Clear next steps
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Each material’s condition recorded
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note