Reading · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Arborfield, Reading
Buildings in Arborfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Textured coatings
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos removal near Arborfield
How asbestos removal works in Arborfield
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Arborfield: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with cement soffits, floor tiles and water tanks, and people typically contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and debris left from a previous job.
In a village like Arborfield, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Arborfield (RG2)
- Area hub
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Arborfield by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- 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
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Removal jobs in Arborfield
Arborfield is about 3 miles west of Wokingham, in Reading. In Arborfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover 34 places across Reading.
For non-domestic buildings like The Coombes Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older properties in Arborfield, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
For removal jobs in RG2, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Church Lane, Walden Avenue and Cartershill Lane or the roads around them. For properties just outside Arborfield, we cover Shinfield (2 miles west), Lower Earley (2 miles north), Ryeish Green (2 miles west), Earley (2 miles north) and Whitley Wood (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (6 miles north-west), Norcot (6 miles north-west), West Reading (5 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (6 miles north-west), Caversham Heights (6 miles north-west) and Horncastle (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles east) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Arborfield includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Arborfield
Arborfield: your questions answered
How far is Arborfield from London?
We cover Arborfield, about 36 miles from central London.
Could my house in Arborfield contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Duty holders and landlords in Arborfield
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Options to consider in Arborfield
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What you get
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Records for your files
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before you book:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are some of the things we deal with in Arborfield:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Garage roof sheets
If you let property near Winnersh station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
What to look for in a quote
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site