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Asbestos Removal Services in Meadvale, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Meadvale? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Materials found mid-project
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal for Meadvale
About our asbestos removal in Meadvale
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Common materials are gutters and downpipes, water tanks and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about textured coatings and asbestos found during building work.
In a smaller place like Meadvale, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Meadvale (RH2, RH1)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. Late-December sunset in Meadvale is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos removal in Meadvale: local notes
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. Meadvale is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 8 miles away.
In older buildings across Meadvale, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For properties on main roads such as the A2044, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Meadvale; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Removal jobs anywhere in RH2 and RH1 start with the postcode and some photos. From Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A2044, Meadvale is easy for us to reach. We also carry out removal jobs in Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Meadvale include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (under half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Oak pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens next
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
After we have finished:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about any previous survey
What to avoid
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Common questions in Meadvale
Do you work near Earlswood (Surrey) station?
Yes. Earlswood (Surrey) station is about 0.7 miles east of Meadvale, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Meadvale homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Meadvale?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What we deal with in Meadvale
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Garage roofs and whole garages
For rentals close to Earlswood (Surrey) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Options to consider in Meadvale
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Meadvale
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Meadvale were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Also near Meadvale
Other services in Meadvale
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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