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Asbestos Removal in Abinger Common
Any pre-2000 building in Abinger Common may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old flues
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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How asbestos removal works in Abinger Common
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, involving flue pipes, water tanks and textured coatings.
In Abinger Common, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Abinger Common (RH5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Surrey built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Asbestos garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Textured coatings
- Cement flues and gutters
At a school such as Belmont Prep School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
FAQs for Abinger Common
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How far is Abinger Common from London?
We cover Abinger Common, about 25 miles from central London.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Abinger Common?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know where we can park
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
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Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
How it works
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Outdoor removal in Abinger Common is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Abinger Common, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Asbestos removal in Abinger Common: local notes
Abinger Common is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Abinger Common contact us for removal jobs. Abinger Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Landlords near Gomshall station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Abinger Common, near Church of St James or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Abinger Common is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in RH5 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Glebe Lane, Leith Hill Road and Abinger Common Road, wherever it is in Abinger Common. If your property is just outside Abinger Common, we also cover Friday Street (1 mile east), Abinger Bottom (1 mile south-east), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Abinger Hatch Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
The scope of asbestos removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site