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Asbestos Removal in Akeley
Asbestos removal across Akeley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos help in Akeley
How asbestos removal works in Akeley
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. We often deal with water tanks, flue pipes and cement soffits, and typical jobs are materials found mid-project and broken sheets in gardens.
In Akeley, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Akeley (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Akeley properties and asbestos removal
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Properties in Akeley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Akeley is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 22 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Akeley Wood Senior School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in MK18, asbestos removal is available. Streets in the area include Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Akeley, we cover Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local pubs include The Bull & Butcher pub (within half a mile north)
The process
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Akeley is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear written quotes
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Akeley
What else we do in Akeley
Common questions in Akeley
Do you come out to small villages like Akeley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in Akeley contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Akeley can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Akeley?
Yes, we do: Akeley is within the area we cover in Buckinghamshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
For businesses and landlords in Akeley
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
After the job
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Some practical advice:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Typical removal jobs in Akeley
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex before plastering
- Old cold water tanks
In older buildings across Akeley, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Akeley
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site