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Asbestos Testing in Wonersh
Looking for asbestos testing in Wonersh? We work across Wonersh and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing near Wonersh
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos testing in Wonersh
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Wonersh, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. People often contact us about textured ceilings before a renovation and panels behind old heaters, including panels behind heaters, soffit boards and textured ceilings.
Rural properties near Wonersh may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Wonersh (GU5)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
A closer look at the materials
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
For businesses and landlords in Wonersh
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Wonersh: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Wonersh?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Wonersh and the area around Chilworth station?
Yes, we cover Wonersh and the area towards Chilworth station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you test Artex in Wonersh?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
How many samples will I need?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. We will recommend a number once we know more.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Common reasons for tests in Wonersh
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- One-off checks in rented property
For an older property in Wonersh, whether near Wonersh United Reformed Church or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The report contents
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- What the material is and its state
- The number of materials to sample
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- The building’s size and layout
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The process
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- 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
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Wonersh properties and asbestos testing
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wonersh contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Wonersh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you let property close to Chilworth station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Schools such as Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Wonersh is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in GU5 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wonersh include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Grantley Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Do not touch it before we arrive
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
- 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