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Asbestos Removal for Caterham
Asbestos removal for Caterham: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal near Caterham
Options to consider in Caterham
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
About our asbestos removal in Caterham
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. From Artex ceilings before renovation and cement flues and gutters, we deal with cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings and more.
In areas like Caterham, typical jobs are garage roofs, flues and Artex, often ahead of building work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Caterham (CR3)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Caterham is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Removing asbestos around Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Caterham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 13 miles away.
In older properties in Caterham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. On busy roads like the B2030 and B2031, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
Anywhere in CR3, we can help with asbestos removal. Whether your property is on High Street, London Road and Park Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Caterham sits on or near the B2030 and B2031; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The King And Queen Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Caterham
Do you cover Caterham from London?
Caterham is about 15 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Caterham and the area around Caterham station?
Yes. Caterham station is about 0.7 miles south-east of Caterham, and we cover both.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
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Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Caterham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Caterham
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
Looking after things afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
After we’ve finished:
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Caterham
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Typical jobs in Caterham include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
For non-domestic buildings like Hillcroft Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site