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Asbestos removal and surveys in KT7
We cover every part of the KT7 postcode district, including Thames Ditton, Weston Green and Esher. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in KT7
Towns and villages in KT7
What we do in KT7
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos removal in KT7: what to expect
Found asbestos during building work in KT7? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. We often deal with cement roof sheets, cement soffits and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old flues and outbuildings with cement roofs.
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
What it costs in KT7
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Local landmarks in Thames Ditton
Locally, our jobs take us close to George and Dragon pub, Thames Ditton Junior School and Shrewsbury House School, among other places. You will also find Church of St. Nicholas (within half a mile north), Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Giggs Hill Green (within half a mile south). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Thames Ditton: Thames Ditton station. Well-known places in the area include Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces within easy reach include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
KT7: removal jobs of every size
Common removal jobs in KT7 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Esher, Molesey and Seething Wells and the 2 villages and hamlets around them.
Thames Ditton: Older buildings in Thames Ditton, near Church of St. Nicholas or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. For properties on main roads such as the A307, we plan parking and loading in advance. Late-December sunset in Thames Ditton is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
Looking after things afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Typical removal jobs in KT7
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
These come up again and again:
- Artex before plastering
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old waste on site
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Your questions about asbestos removal in KT7
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: 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 can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site