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Asbestos Removal in Britwell Salome
Buildings in Britwell Salome built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old flues
Asbestos help in Britwell Salome
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Asbestos removal for Britwell Salome properties
In homes, in Britwell Salome as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. From garage roofs and whole garages and debris left from a previous job, we deal with floor tiles, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In towns and villages like Britwell Salome, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Britwell Salome (OX49)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. We plan outdoor jobs in Britwell Salome to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
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.
Why people call us in Britwell Salome
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These come up again and again:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Asbestos found during building work
In older properties in Britwell Salome, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Asbestos removal in Britwell Salome: local notes
Britwell Salome is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Britwell Salome is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Britwell Salome to Oxford (12 miles away).
For properties on main roads such as the B4009, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. For non-domestic buildings like Icknield Community College, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 4 miles of Britwell Salome; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We handle removal jobs in every part of OX49. Streets in the area include Turners Green and Turner's Green Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Britwell Salome include the B4009, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Watlington (1 mile north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (1 mile north-west), Ewelme (2 miles south-west), Pyrton (2 miles north-east) and Roke (3 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wallingford Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Bald Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion Inn Public House (within half a mile south-east)
The scope of asbestos removal
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
For businesses and landlords in Britwell Salome
If you manage or own a block in Britwell Salome, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Britwell Salome questions
Do you cover small places like Britwell Salome?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Britwell Salome from London?
We cover Britwell Salome, about 41 miles from central London.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you work in Britwell Salome?
We do: our area includes Britwell Salome and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site