Wokingham · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Charvil, Wokingham
Any pre-2000 building in Charvil may contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal in Charvil
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Charvil
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
Asbestos removal near Charvil
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. People often contact us about finds during refurbishment and old waste on site, involving cement soffits, floor tiles and water tanks.
In a smaller place like Charvil, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Charvil (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Charvil, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Charvil, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
These come up again and again:
- Textured coatings
- Garage roof sheets
- Old cold water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
For rentals close to Twyford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- What paperwork you get
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
After we have finished:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What to avoid
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Charvil properties and asbestos removal
Charvil is about 2 miles north of Woodley, in Wokingham. If your removal job is in Charvil, let us know about access. Charvil is one of 35 towns and villages in Wokingham we cover.
In a school like Waingels College, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Charvil, near St Patrick's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Wherever your property is in RG10, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Old Bath Road, Wenlock Edge and Pipistrelle Way; we cover every one. Other places close to Charvil we cover include Twyford (1 mile east), Ruscombe (1 mile east), Whistley Green (1 mile south-east), Woodley (2 miles south) and Shiplake (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Reading (4 miles south-west), Wokingham (5 miles south), Earley (4 miles south-west), Crowthorne (8 miles south-east), Lower Earley (4 miles south-west) and Winnersh (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Nearby schools include Polehampton Church of England Infant School (0.9 miles east) and The Piggott School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Wagon And Horses Public House (0.6 miles east)
FAQs for Charvil
Do you cover Charvil from London?
We cover Charvil, about 34 miles from central London.
Do you cover Charvil and the area around Twyford station?
Yes, we cover Charvil and the area towards Twyford station, about 0.9 miles east.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What else we do in Charvil
Step by step
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Outdoor removal in Charvil is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Send us the address in Charvil, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site