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Asbestos Removal in St John's
Buildings in St John's built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old flues
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Asbestos removal in St John's
If your builder has found suspect material in St John's, work should stop there and people kept out. We will identify it and plan what happens next. We often deal with floor tiles, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes, and people typically contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and old floor tiles and black adhesive.
In places like St John's, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Location
- St John's (GU21, GU22)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in St John's
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
St John's properties and asbestos removal
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. We cover St John's as part of Surrey, whatever the size of the job. St John's is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work.
For properties on main roads such as the A324, we plan parking and loading in advance. In older buildings across St John's, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
This part of Surrey takes in GU21 and GU22, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, wherever it is in St John's. With the A324 close by, St John's is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near St John's include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
Typical removal jobs in St John's
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Surrey may contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In a school like The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in St John's, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Common questions in St John's
Do you cover St John's from London?
St John's is about 25 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover St John's and the area around Woking station?
Yes, we cover St John's and the area towards Woking station, about 1.6 miles east.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are normally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do you test before removing asbestos in St John's?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Once we’re done:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Book the replacement before removal
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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The process
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. We plan outdoor jobs in St John's to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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