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Asbestos Removal for Downside
Asbestos removal for properties in Downside and Surrey: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos help in Downside
Asbestos removal in Downside
Found asbestos during building work in Downside? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and cement water tanks in lofts, including floor tiles, flue pipes and cement soffits.
In a village like Downside, 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, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Downside (KT11)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Downside
How far is Downside from London?
Downside is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Downside homes?
If your home in Downside was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Downside?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Nearby places to Downside
Your options compared
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If your business premises in Downside were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Some practical advice:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Downside
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. In winter, the light goes in Downside by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos removal in Downside: local notes
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Downside contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
In a school like St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Landlords near Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Downside. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Anywhere in KT11, we can help with asbestos removal. Whether your property is on Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Downside, we cover Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Downside includes Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- 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