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Asbestos removal and surveys in West Berkshire

We survey, test and remove asbestos in 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.

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Our services in West Berkshire

Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in West Berkshire, or pick your town from the list below.

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Asbestos removal across West Berkshire

We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across West Berkshire: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and typical jobs are flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and outbuildings with cement roofs.

We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout.

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
The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note

What it costs in West Berkshire

A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.

Why people choose us

We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Clear advice on your options
Houses, flats and business premises
Records for your files

Get a quote

Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.

Near you in Newbury

Around Newbury, we work at homes and buildings near St Nicolas Church, Victoria Park and St Bartholomew's School, among other places. Also close by are The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (under half a mile south) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station close to the centre of Newbury: Newbury station. Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Newbury includes Audrey's Meadow.

West Berkshire: removal jobs of every size

Removal jobs across West Berkshire range from garage roofs in Newbury, Thatcham and Burghfield Common to barns and outbuildings in 139 villages and hamlets. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across West Berkshire, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.

Newbury: Landlords near Newbury station often time removal for when a property is empty. On busy roads like the A4 and A339, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. In winter, the light goes in Newbury by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.

After the job

File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.

Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Send photos of the material and the access
Plan any replacement work before the removal date

Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.

Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.

Which option is right?

DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork.

Before booking anyone

What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
The method and controls
If the price includes VAT

Materials we deal with

Floor tiles

Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.

Insulating board and lagging

That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.

DIY and asbestos

Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.

HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.

What it costs

Every quote reflects:

How easy it is to reach
The type of material and its condition
The number of samples or the size of the building
Licensed or non-licensed

Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.

What to photograph

Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:

The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
A rough size or measurement
A clear close-up
Visible markings

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.

Your questions about asbestos removal in West Berkshire

Does weather affect the work?

That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.

Do you work in flats?

Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.

What paperwork will I get?

That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.

How can I get a price?

Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.

Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?

Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.

Can you advise before I buy a property?

Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.

Can I stay at home during removal?

For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.