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Asbestos Removal Services in Compton, Surrey
Need asbestos removal in Compton? We work across Compton and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos help in Compton
About our asbestos removal in Compton
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. Typical jobs include garage roof sheets and Artex before plastering, including textured coatings, flue pipes and cement soffits.
In a village like Compton, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Compton (GU3)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In older properties in Compton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Towns and villages near Compton
More for properties in Compton
Materials, one by one
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.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Compton to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Removing asbestos around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Compton contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
Landlords near Farncombe station often time removal for when a property is empty. For non-domestic buildings like Loseley Fields Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in GU3, asbestos removal is available. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, wherever it is in Compton. For properties just outside Compton, we cover Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Compton includes Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- 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 typically separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
After we’ve finished in Compton
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Book the replacement before removal
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about parking and access
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Waste quantity and disposal
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Common questions in Compton
Do you come out to small villages like Compton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Compton from London?
We cover Compton, about 30 miles from central London.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site