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Asbestos Removal for Arborfield Cross
Asbestos removal for properties in Arborfield Cross and Reading: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
- Finds during refurbishment
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Arborfield Cross
Is asbestos common in Arborfield Cross homes?
If your home in Arborfield Cross was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Arborfield Cross and the area around Winnersh station?
Yes, we cover Arborfield Cross and the area towards Winnersh station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need to move out?
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
About our asbestos removal in Arborfield Cross
If your builder has found suspect material in Arborfield Cross, stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From old waste on site and loft water tanks, we deal with water tanks, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets and more.
In a village like Arborfield Cross, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Arborfield Cross (RG2)
- County
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. Outdoor removal in Arborfield Cross is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Why people call us in Arborfield Cross
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old cold water tanks
Landlords near Winnersh station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Arborfield Cross properties and asbestos removal
Arborfield Cross is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. If your removal job is in Arborfield Cross, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading.
Older buildings in Arborfield Cross, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. At a school such as The Coombes Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Removal jobs anywhere in RG2 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Eversley Road, Chamberlain Gardens and Melrose Gardens; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Arborfield Cross, we also cover Farley Hill (2 miles south), Swallowfield (3 miles south-west), Spencers Wood (3 miles west), Riseley (3 miles south-west) and Bramshill (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (7 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (7 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (7 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2 miles north). Open spaces near Arborfield Cross include South Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Arborfield Cross include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Swan Inn (within half a mile north)
Weighing up your options
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Arborfield Cross
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Book the replacement before removal
- Share any survey or test results
Things not to do
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
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More for properties in Arborfield Cross
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site