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Asbestos Removal Services in Thorpe, Surrey
Buildings in Thorpe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal for Thorpe
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How asbestos removal works in Thorpe
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and asbestos found during building work, involving floor tiles, cement roof sheets and cement soffits.
Rural removal near Thorpe can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Thorpe (TW20)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
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.
Typical removal jobs in Thorpe
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
In older properties, we often see:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
At a school such as Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Any exclusions
The process
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Thorpe is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
FAQs for Thorpe
Do you cover small places like Thorpe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Thorpe and the area around Virginia Water station?
Yes. Virginia Water station is about 1.4 miles south-west of Thorpe, and we cover both.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Thorpe properties and asbestos removal
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thorpe is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Thorpe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you are on or near the B388, tell us about parking and loading. In older buildings across Thorpe, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
For removal jobs in TW20, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue. With the B388 close by, Thorpe is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Thorpe we cover include Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Thorpe include Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (under half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Things not to do
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Thorpe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note