West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Crockham Heath, West Berkshire
Asbestos removal in Crockham Heath: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Broken sheets in gardens
Need asbestos removal in Crockham Heath?
How asbestos removal works in Crockham Heath
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. People often contact us about asbestos found during building work and Artex ceilings before renovation, involving water tanks, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In towns and villages like Crockham Heath, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Service
- 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
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
Crockham Heath questions
Do you cover small places like Crockham Heath?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Crockham Heath and the area towards Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Crockham Heath?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
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Duty holders and landlords in Crockham Heath
If you run a business from older premises in Crockham Heath, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- File the consignment note
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
What affects the price in Crockham Heath
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Crockham Heath properties and asbestos removal
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For removal jobs in Crockham Heath, tell us about parking and access. We work in 155 places in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
For rentals close to Newbury station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Crockham Heath, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
We cover removal jobs across RG20 and the streets around it. From Church Lane and Church Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Crockham Heath, we also cover Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Crockham Heath includes Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Schools near Crockham Heath include Park House School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Craven Arms (0.5 miles west)
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Why people call us in Crockham Heath
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos garages
At a school such as Enborne C.E. Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Crockham Heath is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note