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Asbestos Removal Services in Ramsnest Common, Surrey
Asbestos removal across Ramsnest Common, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Old flues
- Asbestos garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal in Ramsnest Common
After we have finished in Ramsnest Common
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Once we’re done:
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
About our asbestos removal in Ramsnest Common
In homes, in Ramsnest Common as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is generally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Whether it’s cement flues and gutters and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, we deal with cement soffits, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
Rural removal near Ramsnest Common can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Ramsnest Common (GU8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Options to consider in Ramsnest Common
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Ramsnest Common properties and asbestos removal
Ramsnest Common is about 11 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. In Ramsnest Common, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Ramsnest Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Ramsnest Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in GU8, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Killinghurst Lane, Petworth Road and Cripplecrutch Hill or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Shillinglee (1 mile south-east), Ansteadbrook (1 mile south-west), Northchapel (2 miles south), Ebernoe (4 miles south-east) and Lurgashall (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Haslemere (3 miles west), Cranleigh (8 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Shillinglee Lake.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Ramsnest 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.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Ramsnest Common: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Ramsnest Common and the area around Witley station?
Yes, we cover Ramsnest Common and the area towards Witley station, about 3 miles north.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
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 happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
What affects the price in Ramsnest Common
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- 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