When asbestos enters the picture, you absolutely need a contractor you can trust completely. At Southern Asbestos, we pride ourselves on delivering a service that's safe, reliable, and completely open with you from beginning to end.

• Fully Insured & Compliant: We hold full Public Liability Insurance, and every piece of work we do strictly follows HSE guidelines and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). This means you get complete peace of mind, knowing your project is in safe hands.
• Certified & Responsible: We carry a valid Waste Carriers Licence. This ensures all asbestos waste leaves your property and goes to a licensed hazardous waste facility legally and responsibly, protecting both you and the environment.
• Local, Experienced Team: Our technicians are fully trained and have spent years gaining hands-on experience. They know how to identify, manage, and safely remove asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from all sorts of properties across Surrey.
• Clear, Transparent Pricing: We give you detailed quotes that lay everything out, with no hidden costs. You'll know exactly what the job entails before we even begin.
• Comprehensive Project Management: From that first inspection and testing, right through to safe removal, secure disposal, and even any reinstatement work, we handle the entire process for you. It's one less thing for you to worry about.
• Home, Commercial & Industrial Experts: No matter the size of the project – from a single asbestos sheet in a garden shed to a full survey for a large factory – we have the skills and equipment to manage it.

Identifying exactly where asbestos is, what type it is, and its current condition is always the crucial first step. Our thorough surveys give you the vital information you need to manage any risks and make sure you’re following the law.

• Home Buyer Asbestos Surveys: Buying a new home? This is an essential check. It helps uncover potential hidden asbestos costs and safety risks before you commit, giving you full clarity.
• Asbestos Management Surveys: This is a legal requirement for all non-domestic properties. We pinpoint any ACMs, assess their condition, and then produce a clear report and register to help you manage them safely day-to-day.
• Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys: Planning any construction, refurbishment, or demolition work? You must complete this intrusive survey beforehand. It’s legally mandated to protect everyone involved.
• Re-inspections: We can carry out regular re-inspections. These monitor the condition of any asbestos you've already identified, making sure your management plan stays completely up to date and effective.

If you've come across a material and you suspect it might contain asbestos, the most important thing is: do not disturb it. Our trained team can safely take a sample, which we then send to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This provides you with a definitive result and a certificate, giving you absolute certainty. We often test materials like these:

• Textured coatings (often called Artex) on ceilings and walls
• Asbestos cement products (like garage roofs, wall panels, soffits, and gutters)
• Vinyl floor tiles and their backing paper
• Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)
• Pipe insulation and boiler flues