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Asbestos Removal for Ockham
Asbestos removal across Ockham and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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How asbestos removal works in Ockham
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. Common materials are flue pipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about old waste on site and garage roofs and whole garages.
Rural removal near Ockham can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Ockham (GU23)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
FAQs for Ockham
Do you cover small places like Ockham?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Ockham homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ockham can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
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.
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. In winter, the light goes in Ockham by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Options to consider in Ockham
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
After we have finished in Ockham
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Keeping things safe:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about any previous survey
Things not to do
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Ockham properties and asbestos removal
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Ockham is within our Surrey area, for removal jobs of every size. Ockham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For rentals close to Horsley station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. At a school such as Ripley Court School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Ockham is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Surrey takes in GU23, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane, wherever it is in Ockham. If your property is just outside Ockham, we also cover West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ockham include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Typical removal jobs in Ockham
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
In older properties in Ockham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether VAT is included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Duty holders and landlords in Ockham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- How we’d reach it
Every job is quoted in writing. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Also near Ockham
Other services in Ockham
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note