Surrey · England
Asbestos Removal for Sheerwater
Asbestos removal across Sheerwater and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal in Sheerwater
Asbestos removal for Sheerwater properties
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. From Artex before plastering and garage roofs and whole garages, we deal with cement soffits, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
In Sheerwater, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Sheerwater (GU21)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sheerwater must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Asbestos removal in Sheerwater: local notes
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Sheerwater contact us for removal jobs. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
At a school such as Broadmere Primary Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near West Byfleet station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
For removal jobs in GU21, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or the roads around them, wherever it is in Sheerwater. Other places close to Sheerwater we cover include Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Sheerwater include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east)
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
Also near Sheerwater
What affects the price in Sheerwater
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- The type of material and its condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Approximate dimensions
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Sheerwater by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- 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
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Questions from Sheerwater
Do you cover Sheerwater and the area around West Byfleet station?
Yes. West Byfleet station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Sheerwater, and we cover both.
Do you cover Sheerwater from London?
Sheerwater is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Sheerwater
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
These are some of the things we deal with in Sheerwater:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos garages
In older properties in Sheerwater, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before you book
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note