Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Blacknest, Windsor and Maidenhead
Looking for asbestos removal in Blacknest? We cover Blacknest and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Need asbestos removal in Blacknest?
How asbestos removal works in Blacknest
Found asbestos during building work in Blacknest? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. Typical materials include cement roof sheets, cement soffits and floor tiles, and typical jobs are asbestos found during building work and garage roof sheets.
In a village like Blacknest, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Blacknest (SL5)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Blacknest
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
In older buildings across Blacknest, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
How we price asbestos removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you run a business from older premises in Blacknest, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Blacknest questions
Could my house in Blacknest contain asbestos?
Any home in Blacknest built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Sunningdale station?
Yes. Sunningdale station is about 1.3 miles south of Blacknest, and we cover both.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Blacknest properties and asbestos removal
Blacknest is about 4 miles west of Egham, in Windsor and Maidenhead. If your removal job is in Blacknest, let us know about access. Blacknest is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
At a school such as Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Sunningdale station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the SL5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include London Road and Blacknest Gate Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. We also carry out removal jobs in Beggar's Bush (1 mile south-west), Cheapside (1 mile north-west), Sunninghill (1 mile west), Ascot (2 miles west) and Woodside (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidenhead (9 miles north-west), Windsor (5 miles north), Boyn Hill (9 miles north-west), North Ascot (3 miles west), Cookham (11 miles north-west) and Furze Platt (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sunningdale School (1.3 miles south-west) and Charters School (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Belvedere Arms (less than half a mile south)
The scope of asbestos removal
Before booking, note that:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Places near Blacknest
What else we do in Blacknest
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Outdoor removal in Blacknest 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.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site