Dealing with asbestos needs a contractor you can truly trust. We are dedicated to offering a safe, reliable, and straightforward service from start to finish. Our reputation across Caterham and the surrounding areas is built on transparency and professionalism.

• Fully Insured & Compliant: We hold full Public Liability Insurance, and all our work strictly follows HSE guidelines and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Your safety and compliance are our top priority.
• Certified & Licensed: We hold a valid Waste Carriers Licence. This means all asbestos waste from your property is handled and disposed of legally and responsibly, protecting you from future issues.
• Local & Experienced Team: Our technicians are fully trained and have years of hands-on experience identifying and safely removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from all sorts of properties, including homes and businesses just like yours in Caterham.
• Transparent Pricing: You’ll get clear, detailed quotes with no hidden fees. You’ll know exactly what the job involves and the cost before we even begin work.
• Comprehensive Service: From the moment you suspect asbestos floor tiles to their safe removal and even reinstatement work, we manage the entire process for you.

Asbestos was a very popular additive in floor tiles, especially vinyl, thermoplastic, and sometimes linoleum, used extensively before the year 2000. These tiles often came in standard sizes (e.g., 9x9 inch or 12x12 inch) and various colours, sometimes with a slightly mottled or marbling effect. They can be found in kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, and even under carpets or newer flooring. The real risk often comes from the black bitumen adhesive used to fix them down, which frequently contains asbestos too. If your property in Caterham was built or refurbished before 2000 and has these older-style tiles, it's wise to get them checked. The only way to truly detect asbestos is through professional sampling and laboratory analysis. Please, do not try to remove or disturb them yourself.

When you choose Southern Asbestos, you’re choosing a safe, highly organised approach to removing dangerous floor tiles from your property. Our trained team follows strict safety guidelines to manage the risk and effectively remove these materials.

1. Initial Assessment & Sampling: If you're unsure, we’ll visit your Caterham property to assess the suspected floor tiles. We'll carefully take a sample and send it to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis to confirm the presence of asbestos.
2. Detailed Plan: Once confirmed, we'll create a full, tailored removal plan specific to your property, outlining the safest method and timeline.
3. Controlled Work Area: Before any work begins, we establish a fully contained work area. This involves sealing off the room, using specialist air filtration units, and erecting warning signs to prevent the spread of any fibres.
4. Safe Removal: Our team, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE), meticulously removes the floor tiles and the associated adhesive. We use specialised tools and techniques to minimise dust and fibre release.
5. Thorough Clean-up: After removal, the area undergoes a comprehensive clean-up, including HEPA vacuuming and wet wiping, to ensure no hazardous dust remains.
6. Disposal: All removed materials are double-bagged, sealed, and clearly labelled for safe transport.