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Asbestos Removal Services in Albury, Surrey
Asbestos removal in Albury: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Asbestos garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal in Albury
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old flues
In older properties in Albury, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Asbestos removal near Albury
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Whether it’s finds during refurbishment and broken sheets in gardens, we deal with textured coatings, cement soffits and cement roof sheets and more.
In a village like Albury, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Albury (GU5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Albury questions
Is asbestos common in Albury homes?
Any home in Albury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Chilworth station?
Yes, we cover Albury and the area towards Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Albury?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Albury
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- The survey scope
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Visible markings
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Weighing up your options
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Asbestos removal in Albury: local notes
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Properties in Albury range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Albury is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
If you let property near Chilworth station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Albury is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area. From Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out removal jobs in Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Drummond Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in Albury is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site