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Asbestos Removal in West Horsley
Asbestos removal for properties in West Horsley and Surrey: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
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Asbestos removal near West Horsley
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. From loft water tanks and asbestos garages, we cover textured coatings, floor tiles and cement soffits.
In areas like West Horsley, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- West Horsley (KT24, GU23)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in West Horsley
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the consignment note
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
What to avoid
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Towns and villages near West Horsley
Other services in West Horsley
What affects the price in West Horsley
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in West Horsley
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are some of the things we deal with in West Horsley:
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
If you are on or near the A246 and B2039, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in West Horsley is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
West Horsley questions
Do older homes in West Horsley have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. 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, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Do you cover West Horsley?
Yes, West Horsley is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Duty holders and landlords in West Horsley
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in West Horsley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
West Horsley properties and asbestos removal
West Horsley is about 6 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We work across West Horsley and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from West Horsley to Guildford (6 miles away).
At a school such as The Raleigh School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Horsley station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the Surrey Hills National Landscape are within about 5 miles of West Horsley. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in KT24 and GU23 start with the postcode and some photos. From The Street, Woodside and Long Reach or a nearby road, the process is the same. With the A246 and B2039 close by, West Horsley is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside West Horsley, we also cover East Horsley (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north), East Clandon (2 miles south-west), Effingham (2 miles east) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Woking Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around West Horsley includes St Martha's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include Howard of Effingham School (2.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site