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Asbestos Removal in Holmethorpe
Asbestos removal across Holmethorpe, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Holmethorpe
Asbestos removal for Holmethorpe properties
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. We often deal with water tanks, cement soffits and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about Artex before plastering and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
Homes in Holmethorpe with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Holmethorpe (RH1, RH9)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Holmethorpe: local notes
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. Holmethorpe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 10 miles away.
Landlords near Redhill station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like East Surrey College, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Holmethorpe 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.
We cover removal jobs across RH1 and RH9 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Holmethorpe we cover include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Holmethorpe include Lime Tree Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Holmethorpe
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
What else we do in Holmethorpe
For businesses and landlords in Holmethorpe
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Holmethorpe by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Related guides
Your options compared
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Holmethorpe: your questions answered
How far is Holmethorpe from London?
Holmethorpe is about 17 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
After we have finished in Holmethorpe
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we’re done:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site