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Asbestos removal and surveys in RH1
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across RH1, from Redhill, South Merstham and Holmethorpe. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos help in RH1
Towns and villages in RH1
- Redhill
- South Merstham
- Holmethorpe
- Earlswood
- South Earlswood
- Bletchingley
- Salfords
- South Nutfield
- Merstham
- Nutfield
- Outwood
- Brewer Street
- Reigate
- Meadvale
- Hooley
- Gatton
Services in RH1
- Asbestos testing
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How asbestos removal works in RH1
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across RH1: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and textured coatings, and people normally contact us about finds during refurbishment and textured coatings.
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Cost
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Local landmarks in Redhill
Locally, our jobs take us close to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Saint Matthew's Church and The Carrington School and the streets around them. You will also find White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west), Nutfield Marshes (0.9 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Redhill: Redhill station. A little further out are The Belfry (within half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Redhill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
RH1: removal jobs of every size
From Redhill, Reigate and South Merstham to small villages, RH1 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access.
Redhill: In a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Redhill station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Late-December sunset in Redhill is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Common reasons for removal jobs in RH1
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Your questions about asbestos removal in RH1
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you cover RH1?
We do: our area includes RH1 and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note