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Asbestos Removal Services in Westcott, Surrey
Asbestos removal in Westcott: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old waste on site
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal in Westcott
Asbestos removal in Westcott
In homes, in Westcott as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about textured coatings and broken sheets in gardens, including water tanks, floor tiles and cement soffits.
In Westcott, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Westcott (RH4)
- County
- Surrey
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Westcott
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Westcott, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Westcott
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Old flues
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Asbestos found during building work
Older buildings in Westcott, near St John's Community Hall or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any exclusions
- How fibres will be kept down
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Late-December sunset in Westcott is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
Westcott questions
Do you work near Dorking West station?
Yes, we cover Westcott and the area towards Dorking West station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Looking after things afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Westcott properties and asbestos removal
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Westcott has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Westcott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We work right across the region, from Westcott to Guildford (9 miles away).
In a school like Surrey Hills All Saints Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Dorking West station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Westcott is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We cover removal jobs across RH4 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Close by, we cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
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A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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