Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Removal for Brookside
Asbestos removal across Brookside and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos help in Brookside
About our asbestos removal in Brookside
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. From loft water tanks and cement flues and gutters, we cover cement soffits, floor tiles and textured coatings.
In a village like Brookside, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Brookside (SL5, SL4)
- Area hub
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right 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 choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Once we are done:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let us know where we can park
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Things not to do
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Parking close by makes the day easier. We plan outdoor jobs in Brookside to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Removing asbestos around Brookside
Brookside is about 3 miles east of Wick Hill, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Properties in Brookside range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Brookside is one of 57 towns and villages in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. We work right across the region, from Brookside to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Older buildings in Brookside, near Chapel of St Mary and St John or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Papplewick School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
This part of Windsor and Maidenhead takes in SL5 and SL4. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as New Road, The Avenue and Coach Road, wherever it is in Brookside. Nearby, we also cover North Ascot (1 mile south-west), Plaistow Green (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-east), Ascot (1 mile south-east) and Winkfield (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidenhead (7 miles north), Windsor (4 miles north-east), Boyn Hill (6 miles north-west), Cookham (9 miles north), Furze Platt (8 miles north) and Dedworth (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1 mile south) and The Lexicon (3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Brookside include Ascot Heath Church of England Junior School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Royal Hunt pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex ceilings before renovation
For rentals close to Ascot station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Brookside questions
Do you work near Ascot station?
Yes, we cover Brookside and the area towards Ascot station, about 1.3 miles south.
Do you cover small places like Brookside?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
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.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Places near Brookside
Other services in Brookside
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Brookside
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site