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Asbestos Removal in Jacobs Well
Asbestos removal for Jacobs Well: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos help in Jacobs Well
About our asbestos removal in Jacobs Well
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. Whether it’s loft water tanks and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover textured coatings, floor tiles and cement soffits and more.
In a village like Jacobs Well, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Jacobs Well (GU4)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Jacobs Well were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
How it works
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In winter, the light goes in Jacobs Well by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Related guides
Jacobs Well properties and asbestos removal
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. In Jacobs Well, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Jacobs Well is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
In older buildings across Jacobs Well, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Weyfield Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in GU4, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Jacobs Well, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Jacobs Well include Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Schools near Jacobs Well include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
What we deal with in Jacobs Well
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:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex before plastering
- Asbestos garages
Landlords near Worplesdon station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- The documents you will receive
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Any exclusions
Your options compared
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Some practical advice:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Also near Jacobs Well
Other services in Jacobs Well
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Jacobs Well questions
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Jacobs Well from London?
Jacobs Well is about 26 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Jacobs Well?
We do: Jacobs Well is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note