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Asbestos removal and surveys in GU12
Found something that might be asbestos in GU12? We cover Ash, Ash Vale and Ash Green and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in GU12
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What we do in GU12
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos testing across GU12
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we’ll explain your options. Typical materials include flue pipes, garage roof sheets and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about answers trades need before starting and one-off checks in rented property.
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- 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
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Cost
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in GU12
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Recommendations in plain English
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Landmarks near Ash
We cover homes and workplaces around Church of St Peter, Ash Manor School and Aldershot Park, among other places. Nearby too are The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east), The Connaught School (1 mile south-west) and Walsh CofE Junior School (within half a mile south-west). Ash’s nearest station is Ash station, about 0.5 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Ash includes Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Asbestos testing across GU12
In GU12, a quick test before a small job is common, from Aldershot, Ash and Ash Vale to its villages.
Ash: If you live in an older house in Ash, test any suspect materials before renovation. On busy roads like the A331 and B3206, parking can be tricky, so mention it when you get in touch.
Duty holders and landlords in GU12
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Common reasons for tests in GU12
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Tiles found under carpet
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The size and age of the building
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
After we’ve finished in GU12
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Weighing up your options
Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The report contents
- The scope, in writing
- Whether VAT is included
GU12 questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How do I know if a material in GU12 contains asbestos?
Not reliably by eye: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We take the sample safely and send it to an accredited lab.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site