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Asbestos Removal Services in Shortfield Common, Surrey
Asbestos removal in Shortfield Common and across Surrey: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal for Shortfield Common
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Asbestos removal in Shortfield Common
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include finds during refurbishment and asbestos garages, involving cement roof sheets, textured coatings and water tanks.
Rural removal near Shortfield Common can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Shortfield Common (GU10)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Shortfield Common
Do older homes in Shortfield Common have asbestos?
If your home in Shortfield Common was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties 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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Shortfield Common?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Shortfield Common?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Shortfield Common
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos found during building work
- Asbestos garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like Edgeborough School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
For businesses and landlords in Shortfield Common
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Shortfield Common properties and asbestos removal
Shortfield Common is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For removal jobs in Shortfield Common, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Older buildings in Shortfield Common, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. If you let property near Farnham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Shortfield Common is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in GU10 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Hamlash Lane, West End Lane and Moons Hill or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in Millbridge (1 mile east), Frensham (1 mile south), Lower Bourne (1 mile north), Tilford Reeds (2 miles east) and Crosswater (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (2.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Shortfield Common includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (2 miles north)
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
A few practical points:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We will tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Shortfield Common is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note