Asbestos Sampling, Testing & Surveys in Surrey, London & the South East
Management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys across Surrey. Laboratory analysis tells you exactly what is in your property and whether removal is needed.
Not every job needs removal. Some just need answers.
Half the calls we get are from homeowners who have found something suspicious and want to know if it is asbestos. A textured ceiling, old floor tiles, a water tank in the loft, pipe lagging in the basement. They do not necessarily need removal. They need a straight answer.
We take a small sample of the material, send it to a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and get a result back within two to three working days. The sample is taken carefully to avoid disturbing the surrounding material. If the result comes back negative, you are free to proceed with your renovation. If it is positive, we explain your options: remove it now, manage it in place, or plan removal into your project timeline.
Sampling is the cheapest thing we do and often the most valuable. It prevents unnecessary removal work and protects you from unknowingly disturbing asbestos during building projects.
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Three types of asbestos survey
There are three survey types defined by HSE guidance. Which one you need depends on what you are planning to do with the property.
A management survey is the standard survey for buildings that are in use and will remain occupied. It identifies asbestos-containing materials, assesses their condition, and produces a register. This is what landlords, property managers, and homeowners need for ongoing building management.
A refurbishment survey is required before any renovation or refurbishment work. It is more intrusive than a management survey because the surveyor needs to check behind walls, above ceilings, and under floors in the areas where work will take place. If you are having a new kitchen fitted, converting a loft, or stripping out a bathroom, this is the survey you need.
A demolition survey covers the entire building and is required before full or partial demolition. Every element is inspected and all asbestos is identified and mapped. This survey produces the removal specification that contractors work from.
Our Removal Process
From first call to final certificate, every job follows the same clear four-step process.
Survey
We inspect the property and confirm the material. Sampling available if required.
Quote
Fixed written price covering removal, disposal and any replacement work.
Removal
Material is removed safely, double-wrapped and taken to a licensed disposal facility.
Certificate
You receive a waste consignment note and disposal certificate confirming legal handling.
Our Work in Action
Real projects our team has completed for this service across Surrey, London and the South East.
What you receive after a survey
Every survey produces a written report. The report identifies each material that was tested or assessed, records its location, notes its condition, and states whether it contains asbestos. If asbestos is found, the report includes a risk rating and recommendations.
For management surveys, you receive an asbestos register that you can use to manage the materials going forward. For refurbishment and demolition surveys, the report includes detailed locations and specifications that your builder or demolition contractor needs before work begins.
Reports are sent digitally within 48 hours of the site visit for standard surveys. Urgent turnaround is available if you need results faster.
You may also need our asbestos ceiling and floor tile removal service.
Why Choose Clearaway
Specialist Crew
Asbestos work is all we do, every day, across the South East.
Fully Licensed
Licensed asbestos removal contractor (Licence No. 142305706). Full public liability insurance on every job.
Local & Fast
Surrey-based. Most domestic jobs are booked in and finished within a week.
Our Own Team
We never subcontract. The people who quote your job are the people who do it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
Send a few details about your project and we will come back the same working day with a fixed price. We cover Surrey, London and the South East, including Esher, Cobham, Kingston, Richmond, Epsom, Guildford, Woking and Croydon.