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Asbestos Removal in Old Woking
Asbestos removal across Old Woking, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal near Old Woking
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
Asbestos removal for Old Woking properties
Found asbestos during building work in Old Woking? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Typical jobs include finds during refurbishment and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving flue pipes, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In Old Woking, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Old Woking (GU22, GU23)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Old Woking 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
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for removal jobs in Old Woking
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
Older buildings in Old Woking, near St Peter's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Old Woking properties and asbestos removal
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Properties in Old Woking range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Old Woking is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we work.
Landlords near Woking station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Kingfield Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Old Woking. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in GU22 and GU23 start with the postcode and some photos. From Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street or a nearby road, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Common questions in Old Woking
Do you cover Old Woking and the area around Woking station?
Yes. Woking station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Old Woking, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Old Woking homes?
If your home in Old Woking was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can normally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
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.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Old Woking must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note