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Asbestos Removal in Lower Kingswood
Asbestos removal in Lower Kingswood and across Surrey: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos help in Lower Kingswood
What we deal with in Lower Kingswood
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex before plastering
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
If you let property near Kingswood station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Asbestos removal for Lower Kingswood properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. From finds during refurbishment and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we cover flue pipes, water tanks and textured coatings.
In Lower Kingswood, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Lower Kingswood (KT20)
- Region
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Lower Kingswood
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Lower Kingswood
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Lower Kingswood: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Lower Kingswood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Lower Kingswood from London?
Lower Kingswood is about 16 miles from central London, well within our area.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
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.
What affects the price in Lower Kingswood
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Lower Kingswood properties and asbestos removal
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lower Kingswood contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Lower Kingswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 11 miles away.
In a school like Kingswood Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Lower Kingswood, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Lower Kingswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We handle removal jobs in every part of KT20. Your property could be on Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lower Kingswood. Neighbouring places we cover include Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Other services in Lower Kingswood
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Lower Kingswood by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Lower Kingswood
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
After we have finished:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Book the replacement before removal
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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