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Asbestos Removal for Reigate
Buildings in Reigate built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Reigate
What happens next
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- File the consignment note
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
How asbestos removal works in Reigate
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Reigate falls into that category. Common materials are gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and flue pipes, and typical jobs are loft water tanks and textured coatings.
Homes and small businesses in towns and villages like Reigate may have cement roofs and outbuildings. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Reigate (RH2, RH1)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Reigate
Do you cover Reigate from London?
We cover Reigate, about 19 miles from central London.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Places near Reigate
Removal jobs in Reigate
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Reigate is within our Surrey area, for removal jobs of every size. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 9 miles away.
In older buildings across Reigate, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. If you’re on or near the A25 and A217, tell us about parking and loading. Reigate 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 RH2 and RH1, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, London Road and Church Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the A25 and A217, Reigate is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Reigate we cover include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Reigate has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (under half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Reigate include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (less than half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (under half a mile west)
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. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Reigate to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Send us the address in Reigate, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Reigate
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
The scope of asbestos removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Reigate were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Reigate, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Typical removal jobs in Reigate
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
These are some of the things we deal with in Reigate:
- Old waste on site
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Textured coatings
In a school like Reigate Priory Community Junior School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site