Surrey · England
Asbestos Removal in Penny Pot
Asbestos removal across Penny Pot, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Materials found mid-project
Need asbestos removal in Penny Pot?
Asbestos removal in Penny Pot: local notes
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Penny Pot has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Landlords near Brookwood station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24. Neighbouring places we cover include Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Asbestos removal for Penny Pot properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. From garage roofs and whole garages and cement water tanks in lofts, we deal with floor tiles, flue pipes and cement roof sheets and more.
Rural removal near Penny Pot can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Penny Pot (GU24)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in Penny Pot is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- 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
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Penny Pot
Could my house in Penny Pot contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Penny Pot may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Penny Pot?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Penny Pot?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do you work in Penny Pot?
Yes, Penny Pot is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t typically affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
Why people call us in Penny Pot
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
In older buildings across Penny Pot, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Penny Pot were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Penny Pot
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site