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Asbestos Removal Services in Chilswell, Oxfordshire
Asbestos removal in Chilswell, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Textured coatings
- Cement water tanks in lofts
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Asbestos removal for Chilswell properties
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Chilswell falls into that category. People often contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and Artex ceilings before renovation, involving floor tiles, textured coatings and flue pipes.
In a village like Chilswell, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- Chilswell (OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Choosing the right option
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
How we work in Chilswell
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Chilswell
Do older homes in Chilswell have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is about 2 miles north of Chilswell, and we cover both.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t normally affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Chilswell?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Duty holders and landlords in Chilswell
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Chilswell, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- 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, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Outdoor removal in Chilswell is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
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.
What affects the price in Chilswell
The cost depends on:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Removal jobs in Chilswell
Chilswell is about 3 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Chilswell has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
In a school like Matthew Arnold School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Chilswell, near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1. For properties just outside Chilswell, we cover Boars Hill (1 mile south), Hinksey Hill (1 mile east), Harcourt Hill (1 mile north), South Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (3 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (10 miles north-west) and Carterton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Westgate Shopping Centre (2 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (2.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chilswell include Harcourt Hill and Lashford Lane Fen.
Where asbestos turns up
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
These come up again and again:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Asbestos garages
- Loft water tanks
For rentals close to Oxford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Nearby places to Chilswell
More for properties in Chilswell
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note