England

Asbestos removal and surveys in Oxfordshire

Wherever you are in Oxfordshire, we survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.

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Our services in Oxfordshire

Pick a service to see all the towns we cover for it, or find your town in the A to Z below.

Main towns

How asbestos removal works in Oxfordshire

Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about old cold water tanks and asbestos found during building work, including cement roof sheets, cement soffits and water tanks.

Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.

Send us the postcode and photos
We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
We book the work and notify if required
On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork

Cost

Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.

Why people choose us

Clear written quotes
Houses, flats and business premises
Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Jobs planned to HSE guidance

How to get a quote

Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Landmarks near Oxford

Around Oxford, we work at homes and buildings near Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are East Oxford Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Cheney School (under half a mile east), The Star pub (within half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Warneford Hospital (under half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Oxford include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.

Asbestos removal across Oxfordshire

From Oxford, Banbury and Didcot to small villages, Oxfordshire has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access. The Chilterns National Landscape and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within easy reach of places across Oxfordshire, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

Oxford: At a school such as East Oxford Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Older buildings in Oxford, near St Clement's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. In winter, the light goes in Oxford by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.

What’s included, and what is not

A few things to be aware of:

Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date

How we price asbestos removal

Every quote reflects:

Travel and parking
The survey scope
Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
How easy it is to reach

Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.

Sending photos

The most useful photos are:

Where we could park
A rough size or measurement
Damaged areas
An overall view

Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Afterwards

File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.

Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Book the replacement before removal
File the consignment note
Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property

Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.

Should you do it yourself?

Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.

Asbestos waste cannot 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.

Responsibilities for owners

Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.

Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.

Common questions in Oxfordshire

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.

Can I stay at home during removal?

It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t usually affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.

How do I know if my property contains asbestos?

Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.

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.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.

Can asbestos go in my bin?

Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.

Does all asbestos have to be removed?

It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.