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Asbestos Removal in Alscot
Worried about asbestos in Alscot? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Loft water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos found during building work
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Asbestos removal for Alscot properties
In homes, in Alscot as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Whether it’s old floor tiles and black adhesive and old sheds and coal bunkers, we deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In places like Alscot, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Alscot (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos removal in Alscot
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work near Monks Risborough station?
Yes. Monks Risborough station is about 0.5 miles north-east of Alscot, and we cover both.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Alscot
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
These come up again and again:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roof sheets
For non-domestic buildings like Princes Risborough Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What affects the price in Alscot
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Alscot properties and asbestos removal
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. For removal jobs in Alscot, tell us about parking and access. Alscot is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
For rentals close to Monks Risborough station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older buildings across Alscot, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. Alscot is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Anywhere in HP27, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For properties just outside Alscot, we cover Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Whiteleaf Cross pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Alscot, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What happens
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Alscot by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note