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Asbestos removal and surveys in GU6
Asbestos removal and surveys across GU6, covering Cranleigh, Ewhurst and Alfold Crossways. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos surveys and removal in GU6
Where we work in GU6
Services in GU6
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Areas we cover
How asbestos testing works in GU6
Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical jobs include Artex before downlights or rewiring and something broken during building work, involving black adhesive, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Prices in GU6
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 GU6
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Recommendations in plain English
- Domestic and commercial work
How to get a quote
For a quote, 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.
What’s near Cranleigh
Our work in Cranleigh takes us near Glebelands School, St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School and Church of St Nicholas.
Testing materials in GU6
From Cranleigh, Ewhurst and Alfold Crossways to 6 villages and hamlets, we test materials in homes and workplaces across GU6. Textured ceilings, floor tiles and garage roofs are the most common.
Cranleigh: For an older property in Cranleigh, whether near Church of St Nicholas or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. If the property is on or near the B2128, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
Typical tests in GU6
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Porch canopies
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Answers trades need before starting
What it costs
The price of asbestos testing depends mainly on:
- The size of the job
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
Questions from GU6
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site