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Asbestos removal and surveys in GU1
We cover every part of the GU1 postcode district, including Guildford, Abbotswood and Bellfields. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in GU1
Where we work in GU1
Services in GU1
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos testing in GU1: what to expect
You can’t tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in GU1 provides. People often contact us about garage roofs before replacement and something broken during building work, involving floor tiles, soffit boards and flue pipes.
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Cost
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Near you in Guildford
Locally, our jobs take us close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (under half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
Asbestos testing across GU1
Testing across GU1 covers Guildford, Abbotswood and Stoughton and 0 villages and hamlets. Artex, floor tiles and garage roofs come up most.
Guildford: Parents and staff at schools such as Sandfield Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If you live in an older house in Guildford, test any suspect materials before renovation.
For businesses and landlords in GU1
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in GU1, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What’s included, and what is not
To be clear about the scope:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Testing does not look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
Looking after things afterwards
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Make the area easy to reach
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What affects the price in GU1
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The building’s size and layout
- Material and condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- Labels, if any
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
GU1: your questions answered
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. Ask us to take it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note