West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Crookham
Looking for asbestos removal in Crookham? We cover Crookham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Need asbestos removal in Crookham?
Asbestos removal near Crookham
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in Crookham. Typical jobs include Artex before plastering and floor tiles before a new floor, involving floor tiles, flue pipes and cement roof sheets.
In Crookham, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Typical removal jobs in Crookham
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Old waste on site
- Garage roof sheets
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
For rentals close to Thatcham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- The scope of the job, in writing
How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about any previous survey
What to avoid
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Crookham
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
Crookham properties and asbestos removal
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Crookham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Crookham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Crookham to Reading (about 12 miles away).
In a school like Brimpton C.E. Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Crookham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Removal jobs anywhere in RG7 and RG19 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crookham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Crookham questions
Do you work near Thatcham station?
Yes. Thatcham station is about 1.6 miles north-west of Crookham, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Crookham homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Crookham can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
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, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Crookham by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Dig out previous surveys
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Also near Crookham
More for properties in Crookham
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in Crookham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note