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Asbestos Removal Services in Horley, Surrey
Buildings in Horley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
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Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
About our asbestos removal in Horley
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about loft water tanks and finds during refurbishment, including gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and cement soffits.
Houses and local businesses around Horley may have cement roofs and outbuildings that need removing before work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Horley (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Horley
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Wherever your property is in Horley, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
If you let property near Horley station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. If you’re on or near the A23 and B2036, tell us about parking and loading. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Horley; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
For removal jobs in RH6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can help. You will find Horley on the A23 and B2036, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Horley include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull pub (under half a mile west)
Typical removal jobs in Horley
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may contain it.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage roof sheets
- Loft water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Materials found mid-project
At a school such as Horley Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The number of samples or the size of the building
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Horley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Horley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Limits to be aware of
Before booking, note that:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Horley
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Horley questions
Is asbestos common in Horley homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Horley?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. In winter, the light goes in Horley by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note