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Asbestos Removal for Ockford Ridge
Buildings in Ockford Ridge built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Textured coatings
- Broken sheets in gardens
Get a quote for Ockford Ridge
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos removal in Ockford Ridge
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical materials include cement roof sheets, water tanks and gutters and downpipes, and people usually contact us about materials found mid-project and cement flues and gutters.
In areas like Ockford Ridge, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Ockford Ridge (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. We work across Ockford Ridge and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Rodborough, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to Milford (Surrey) station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Ockford Ridge; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over GU8. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Rake Lane and Station Lane. Other places close to Ockford Ridge we cover include Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Questions from Ockford Ridge
How far is Ockford Ridge from London?
Ockford Ridge is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Ockford Ridge and the area around Milford (Surrey) station?
Yes. Milford (Surrey) station is close to the centre of Ockford Ridge, and we cover the whole area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Ockford Ridge, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Keeping things safe:
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Step by step
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Ockford Ridge by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Why people call us in Ockford Ridge
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
In older buildings across Ockford Ridge, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
More for properties in Ockford Ridge
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site