West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Colthrop
Asbestos removal across Colthrop, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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How asbestos removal works in Colthrop
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. Common materials are water tanks, textured coatings and cement roof sheets, and typical jobs are old sheds and coal bunkers and debris left from a previous job.
In Colthrop, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical removal jobs in Colthrop
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos garages
- Cement flues and gutters
- Loft water tanks
In older buildings across Colthrop, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Colthrop, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Colthrop to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm 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
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Colthrop, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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Asbestos removal in Colthrop: local notes
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in Colthrop, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Colthrop is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Colthrop to Reading (about 12 miles away).
In a school like Francis Baily Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. For rentals close to Thatcham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
We cover removal jobs across RG19 and RG18. Local streets include Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? 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. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Common questions in Colthrop
Could my house in Colthrop contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Colthrop may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Colthrop?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
To avoid problems in future:
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Colthrop
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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