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Asbestos Removal in Shalford
Asbestos removal in Shalford: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement flues and gutters
- Broken sheets in gardens
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Shalford questions
Is asbestos common in Shalford homes?
Any home in Shalford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not generally affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Asbestos removal in Shalford
Removal isn’t always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll say so. People often contact us about Artex before plastering and old sheds and coal bunkers, including textured coatings, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
In Shalford, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Shalford (GU4)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What else we do in Shalford
What affects the price in Shalford
Every quote reflects:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Options to consider in Shalford
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Removing asbestos around Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For removal jobs in Shalford, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For rentals close to Shalford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For non-domestic buildings like Shalford Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Shalford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We carry out removal jobs all over GU4 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, The Street and Kings Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Shalford includes Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shalford, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In winter, the light goes in Shalford by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site