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Asbestos Removal Services in Dunsden Green, Reading
Looking for asbestos removal in Dunsden Green? We cover Dunsden Green and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal in Dunsden Green
Your questions about asbestos removal in Dunsden Green
Do you cover Dunsden Green from London?
Dunsden Green is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Dunsden Green and the area around Reading station?
Yes, we cover Dunsden Green and the area towards Reading station, about 2.6 miles south-west.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Asbestos removal in Dunsden Green
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Dunsden Green: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Whether it’s textured coatings and asbestos garages, we cover gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and water tanks and more.
In places like Dunsden Green, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Dunsden Green (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Dunsden Green: local notes
Dunsden Green is about 1 mile north-east of Caversham, in Reading. Properties in Dunsden Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlords near Reading station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Dunsden Green, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
We handle removal jobs in every part of RG4 and the streets around it. We also carry out removal jobs in Littlestead Green (1 mile west), Play Hatch (1 mile south), Caversham Park Village (1 mile south-west), Emmer Green (1 mile south-west) and Caversham (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Norcot (4 miles south-west), West Reading (4 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles south-west), Shinfield (6 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.8 miles south) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flowing Spring pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Duty holders and landlords in Dunsden Green
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Towns and villages near Dunsden Green
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What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Late-December sunset in Dunsden Green is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Dunsden Green
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
Common reasons for removal jobs in Dunsden Green
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Old waste on site
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like St Martin's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note