West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Frilsham
Need asbestos removal in Frilsham? We cover Frilsham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos help in Frilsham
Frilsham properties and asbestos removal
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We work across Frilsham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Frilsham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Landlords near Midgham station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older buildings across Frilsham, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Frilsham. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. Local streets include Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Frilsham we cover include Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The Pot Kiln pub (less than half a mile east)
Asbestos removal near Frilsham
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include outbuildings with cement roofs and Artex before plastering, involving gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and flue pipes.
Rural removal near Frilsham can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Frilsham (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
Duty holders and landlords in Frilsham
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Frilsham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Nearby places to Frilsham
Other services in Frilsham
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old waste on site
At a school such as Yattendon C.E. Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan outdoor jobs in Frilsham to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Frilsham
Do older homes in Frilsham have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Frilsham can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Frilsham from London?
We cover Frilsham, about 48 miles from central London.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not generally affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you cover Frilsham?
Yes, we do: Frilsham is within the area we cover in West Berkshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
After the job
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Going forward:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site