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Asbestos removal and surveys in Windsor and Maidenhead
Asbestos removal and surveys in all 57 towns and villages of Windsor and Maidenhead, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in Windsor and Maidenhead
Services in Windsor and Maidenhead
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About asbestos removal in Windsor and Maidenhead
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. We often deal with cement soffits, floor tiles and flue pipes, and typical jobs are materials found mid-project and old cold water tanks.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Prices in Windsor and Maidenhead
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Local landmarks in Maidenhead
Around Maidenhead, we work at homes and buildings near Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School, Desborough College and Braywick Park. Nearby too are All Saints' Church (under half a mile south-west), Claires Court Schools (less than half a mile north) and The Windsor Castle pub (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Maidenhead is Maidenhead station, about 0.5 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find The Reitlinger Bequest Museum (1.2 miles east) and St Mark's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Weycock Hill and Taplow Lake.
Asbestos removal across Windsor and Maidenhead
From Maidenhead, Windsor and Boyn Hill to small villages, Windsor and Maidenhead has every kind of removal job. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.
Maidenhead: For properties on main roads such as the A4 and A308, we plan parking and loading in advance. At a school such as Claires Court Schools, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Outdoor removal in Maidenhead is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
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?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories.
Comparing quotes
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Windsor and Maidenhead, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Windsor and Maidenhead questions
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
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- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site