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Asbestos removal and surveys in Surrey

We survey, test and remove asbestos in 395 towns and villages across Surrey.

Asbestos removal in Surrey

Asbestos services in Surrey

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Surrey, or pick your town from the list below.

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Our asbestos removal in Surrey

Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. We often deal with floor tiles, cement soffits and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about debris left from a previous job and cement flues and gutters.

On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout.

Tell us what needs removing and send photos
If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
We plan the job and send a written quote
On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork

Prices in Surrey

Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.

Why people choose us

Accredited laboratory results
Domestic and commercial work
Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Records for your files

Getting a price

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.

Landmarks near Guildford

We cover homes and workplaces around 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 (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Where we work in Surrey

Across Surrey, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across Surrey, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

Guildford: For non-domestic buildings like Sandfield Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For properties on main roads such as the A3 and A25, we plan parking and loading in advance. Outdoor removal in Guildford is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.

Prices and what affects them

We base our quote on:

The number of samples or the size of the building
How much there is
How much waste there is
Travel and parking

Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.

Sending photos

Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

An idea of size
Street parking nearby
Labels, if any
How we’d reach it

Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.

What’s included, and what is not

Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:

Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Bad weather can affect outdoor removal

After we’ve finished in Surrey

If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.

Book the replacement before removal
Share any survey or test results
Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Photos of the material and the route in help

Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.

Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.

Materials, one by one

Bitumen and felt

We remove them without cutting with power tools.

Water tanks and flues

Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.

DIY and asbestos

Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.

Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.

Your questions about asbestos removal in Surrey

Do I need a test or a survey?

A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.

How quickly can you come out?

It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.

Should all asbestos be removed?

No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.

Can I remove asbestos myself?

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.

Is damaged asbestos an emergency?

First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.

Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?

If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.

How dangerous is asbestos?

Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.