Reading · England
Asbestos Removal for Arborfield Garrison
Found something that might be asbestos in Arborfield Garrison? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured coatings
- Garage roof sheets
- Cement flues and gutters
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Asbestos removal near Arborfield Garrison
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Arborfield Garrison falls into that category. People often contact us about debris left from a previous job and loft water tanks, involving cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Arborfield Garrison: local notes
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. In Arborfield Garrison, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 34 towns and villages in Reading. Our area stretches from Arborfield Garrison to Reading (6 miles away).
If you let property near Wokingham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older buildings across Arborfield Garrison, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over RG2 and RG40 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Arborfield Garrison we cover include Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is among the bigger towns we cover in Reading, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Within reach you will find The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Farley Hill Primary School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bramshill Hunt pub (within half a mile north-west)
What we deal with in Arborfield Garrison
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Reading built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
- Asbestos garages
- Old waste on site
For non-domestic buildings like Bohunt School Wokingham, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The method and controls
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Your options compared
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
How it works
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Arborfield Garrison to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Arborfield Garrison
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
Duty holders and landlords in Arborfield Garrison
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If your business premises in Arborfield Garrison were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Arborfield Garrison
How far is Arborfield Garrison from London?
We cover Arborfield Garrison, about 36 miles from central London.
Could my house in Arborfield Garrison contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
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What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site