Surrey · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Godalming, Surrey
Asbestos removal for Godalming: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal for Godalming
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
About our asbestos removal in Godalming
Asbestos removal in Godalming covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. From Artex before plastering and finds during refurbishment, we deal with cement roof sheets, cement soffits and water tanks and more.
In towns and villages like Godalming, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Godalming (GU7, GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Godalming
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Removing asbestos around Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Godalming is within our Surrey area, for removal jobs of every size. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
In older buildings across Godalming, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as Moss Lane School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Godalming is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in GU7 and GU8, asbestos removal is available. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Godalming sits on or near the A3100 and B2130; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (within half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (under half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
What affects the price in Godalming
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Common questions in Godalming
Do you work near Godalming station?
Yes, we cover Godalming, including the streets around Godalming station.
How far is Godalming from London?
Godalming is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
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 be left in place?
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.
Do you work in Godalming?
Yes, we do: Godalming is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Nearby places to Godalming
More for properties in Godalming
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you manage or own a block in Godalming, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
The process
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Godalming is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Typical removal jobs in Godalming
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Typical jobs in Godalming include:
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Debris left from a previous job
If you’re on or near the A3100 and B2130, tell us about parking and loading.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site