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Asbestos Removal in Sutton Abinger
Asbestos removal across Sutton Abinger and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old cold water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old flues
Asbestos removal for Sutton Abinger
Asbestos removal near Sutton Abinger
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. We often deal with cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and water tanks, and typical jobs are floor tiles before a new floor and finds during refurbishment.
In Sutton Abinger, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Sutton Abinger (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
After we’ve finished:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- Disposal costs
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Why people call us in Sutton Abinger
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In older buildings across Sutton Abinger, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What is not included
- How fibres will be kept down
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Your questions about asbestos removal in Sutton Abinger
Do you cover Sutton Abinger and the area around Gomshall station?
Yes. Gomshall station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Sutton Abinger, and we cover both.
How far is Sutton Abinger from London?
We cover Sutton Abinger, about 25 miles from central London.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Places near Sutton Abinger
More for properties in Sutton Abinger
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Sutton Abinger, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Sutton Abinger properties and asbestos removal
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We work across Sutton Abinger and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 395 places across Surrey. We work right across the region, from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
If you let property near Gomshall station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Peaslake Free 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 3 miles of Sutton Abinger. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in RH5 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place. We also carry out removal jobs in Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in Sutton Abinger is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note