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Asbestos removal and surveys in RH8
We work across all of the RH8 postcode district, including Oxted, Limpsfield and Hurst Green. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in RH8
Towns and villages in RH8
Our services across RH8
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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About asbestos survey in RH8
About to refurbish in RH8? HSE’s guidance calls for a refurbishment and demolition survey of the areas being worked on before the work starts, so any asbestos can be dealt with before the builders arrive. People often contact us about community buildings and halls and kitchen, bathroom and rewiring projects, including textured ceilings, boiler cupboard panels and pipe lagging.
The surveyor photographs and records each material’s condition, which goes into the report.
- Describe the property, its age and the work you have in mind
- We set out the survey type, the areas covered and the price in writing
- We carry out the survey on site
- The lab analyses the samples
- You receive a clear written report with recommendations
What you will pay
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Each material’s condition recorded
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Local landmarks in Oxted
We cover homes and workplaces around Hazelwood School, Oxted School and Hurst Green Infant School. The closest station to Oxted is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oxted include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
Where we survey in RH8
RH8 covers everything from Oxted, Limpsfield and Hurst Green to 8 small villages and hamlets, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. In towns we survey homes and businesses; in villages, outbuildings too.
Oxted: Planning work on an older building in Oxted, whether near St Agatha's Hall or elsewhere? The rooms being worked on need surveying before the builders arrive. Non-domestic buildings, Hazelwood School among them, come under the duty to manage asbestos; we survey non-domestic buildings by arrangement with the duty holder.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Cement roofs, flues, gutters and tanks are among the most common finds. It contains a relatively low proportion of fibres bound in cement, but it releases fibres when broken, cut or abraded.
Textured coatings
Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos. Left alone they’re low risk; sanding or dry scraping is the problem.
Choosing the right option
Some people skip the survey and hope for the best. If asbestos is then found mid-job, work stops, costs rise and people may have been exposed, so surveying first is normally cheaper in the end.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How many samples are included
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How many outbuildings are included
- The survey scope
- The number of materials to sample
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Common reasons for surveys in RH8
Asbestos was used in British buildings for much of the 20th century, until it was fully banned in 1999. That is why so many buildings in Surrey can contain it, from garage roofs and soffits to textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Typical jobs in RH8 include:
- Community buildings and halls
- Common parts of flats and HMOs
- Refurbishment, rewiring and new kitchens or bathrooms
- Purchases of older homes and buildings
Questions from RH8
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do landlords need an asbestos survey?
Duty holders for workplaces and common parts generally need one. Landlords of single homes often use one too, so they know what’s there before work.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site