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Asbestos Removal for Farnham
Asbestos removal for properties in Farnham and Surrey: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos help in Farnham
Asbestos removal for Farnham properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in Farnham. From finds during refurbishment and Artex before plastering, we cover textured coatings, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes.
In towns and villages like Farnham, typical jobs are garage roofs, flues and Artex, often ahead of building work. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Farnham (GU9, GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Farnham
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
After the job
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Common questions in Farnham
Could my house in Farnham contain asbestos?
Any home in Farnham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Farnham is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- 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
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- A photo of the whole area
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in Farnham
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
For rentals close to Farnham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
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.
Farnham properties and asbestos removal
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. Farnham is within our Surrey area, for removal jobs of every size. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
At a school such as Farnham College, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For properties on main roads such as the A31 and A287, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Farnham 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 GU9 and GU10, asbestos removal is available. Whether your property is on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Farnham on the A31 and A287, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (less than half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Farnham
Other services in Farnham
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note