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Asbestos Removal Services in Cobham, Surrey
Asbestos removal for properties in Cobham and Surrey: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with written paperwork.
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal near Cobham
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
How asbestos removal works in Cobham
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Typical jobs include broken sheets in gardens and materials found mid-project, including textured coatings, floor tiles and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Cobham, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Cobham (KT11)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Cobham is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Cobham properties and asbestos removal
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. For removal jobs in Cobham, tell us about parking and access. Cobham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
In a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Cobham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Cobham; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Surrey takes in KT11, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cobham include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Local schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
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Cobham: your questions answered
Do you cover Cobham from London?
We cover Cobham, about 17 miles from central London.
Do you cover Cobham and the area around Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station?
Yes, we cover Cobham and the area towards Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Responsibilities for owners
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Cobham, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Cobham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Why people call us in Cobham
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Artex before plastering
- Cement flues and gutters
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Landlords near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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