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Asbestos Removal Services in Coldharbour, Surrey
Found something that might be asbestos in Coldharbour? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
Asbestos help in Coldharbour
Asbestos removal for Coldharbour properties
Removal isn’t always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. From garage roofs and whole garages and old sheds and coal bunkers, we deal with cement soffits, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
In a village like Coldharbour, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Coldharbour (RH5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Coldharbour
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Questions from Coldharbour
Do you cover Coldharbour from London?
We cover Coldharbour, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you work near Holmwood station?
Yes, we cover Coldharbour and the area towards Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles east.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Weighing up your options
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
After we’ve finished in Coldharbour
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Things not to do
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
What we deal with in Coldharbour
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
If you let property near Holmwood station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
Removal jobs in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Coldharbour, just send the postcode. Coldharbour is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 9 miles away.
In older properties in Coldharbour, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about a mile of Coldharbour. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. If your property is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include Plough Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How it works
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Coldharbour to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
More for properties in Coldharbour
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note