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Asbestos Removal in Shackleford
Asbestos removal in Shackleford and across Surrey: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Garage roof sheets
- Cement flues and gutters
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos help in Shackleford
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How asbestos removal works in Shackleford
Every removal job in Shackleford is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement roof sheets and cement soffits, and people typically contact us about cement flues and gutters and finds during refurbishment.
In Shackleford, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Shackleford (GU8)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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FAQs for Shackleford
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Shackleford from London?
Shackleford is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Shackleford?
There’s no fixed price: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Options to consider in Shackleford
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Shackleford
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Shackleford is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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After we’ve finished in Shackleford
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Shackleford
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Cement flues and gutters
- Debris left from a previous job
In older properties in Shackleford, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
Removal jobs in Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Shackleford has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlords near Godalming station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like St Mary's CofE Voluntary Controlled Infant 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 Shackleford; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across the GU8 postcode area. Whether your property is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Shackleford, we also cover Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Shackleford includes Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site