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Asbestos Removal in Woking
Asbestos removal across Woking and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal near Woking
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Woking
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal for Woking properties
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and floor tiles before a new floor, involving cement soffits, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
Removal jobs in Woking range from houses to commercial buildings. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
What affects the price in Woking
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Removal jobs in Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Anywhere in Woking, just send the postcode. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For properties on main roads such as the A247 and A320, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. At a school such as Goldsworth Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
For removal jobs in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. With the A247 and A320 close by, Woking is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Woking, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Common questions in Woking
Do you cover Woking and the area around Woking station?
Yes, we cover Woking and the area towards Woking station, about 0.7 miles east.
Do older homes in Woking have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in Woking?
We do: our area includes Woking and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Outdoor removal in Woking is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
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.
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Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Woking
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old flues
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Loft water tanks
In older buildings across Woking, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- The method and controls
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Which areas and materials are covered
Looking after things afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site