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Asbestos Removal in Reading
Wherever you are in Reading, we can help with asbestos removal. Contact us for a quote.
Asbestos help in Reading
Asbestos removal in every part of Reading
Safe asbestos removal and disposal, planned to hse guidance. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and send us the postcode for a quote.
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Our asbestos removal in Reading
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about Artex ceilings before renovation and old waste on site, involving gutters and downpipes, water tanks and textured coatings.
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Prices in Reading
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Reports and results you can share
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What’s near Caversham
In Caversham, that can mean a property near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Where we work in Reading
Common removal jobs in Reading include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Caversham, Norcot and West Reading and the 18 villages and hamlets around them.
Caversham: On busy roads like the B3345, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. In a school like The Hill Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Late-December sunset in Caversham is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Send photos of the material and the access
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- The survey scope
- Parking and access charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Reading
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t typically affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Reading?
There is no fixed price: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note