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Asbestos Removal Services in Merle Common, Surrey
Buildings in Merle Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old waste on site
Asbestos help in Merle Common
Options to consider in Merle Common
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Asbestos removal in Merle Common
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. We often deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are floor tiles before a new floor and Artex before plastering.
Rural removal near Merle Common can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Merle Common, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Removal jobs in Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Merle Common, just send the postcode. Merle Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 12 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Holland Junior School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over RH8. We also carry out removal jobs in Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Nearby places to Merle Common
Other services in Merle Common
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
Common questions in Merle Common
Is asbestos common in Merle Common homes?
Any home in Merle Common built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Merle Common from London?
Merle Common is about 19 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
How do I get a quote?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
After the job
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Send photos of the material and the access
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. Outdoor removal in Merle Common is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site