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Asbestos Removal Services in Garsington, Oxfordshire
Asbestos removal in Garsington and across Oxfordshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal near Garsington
About our asbestos removal in Garsington
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Garsington: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include textured coatings, water tanks and cement roof sheets, and typical jobs are flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and old sheds and coal bunkers.
In Garsington, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Garsington (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Garsington
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before plastering
- Debris left from a previous job
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
At a school such as Garsington Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. In winter, the light goes in Garsington by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
Choosing the right option
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Records for your files
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Common questions in Garsington
Do you cover Garsington and the area around Radley station?
Yes. Radley station is about 3.8 miles south-west of Garsington, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Garsington homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Garsington may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Asbestos removal in Garsington: local notes
Garsington is about 4 miles south-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We work across Garsington and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire.
If you let property near Radley station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older buildings across Garsington, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
For removal jobs in OX44, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Oxford Road, Combewell and Hazel End or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Garsington we cover include Blenheim (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Horspath (1 mile north), Cuddesdon (2 miles east) and Littleworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
A little further out are NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (1.9 miles north-west) and British Tattoo History Museum (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Oxford Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (less than half a mile east)
For businesses and landlords in Garsington
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Garsington, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, typically tightly bound.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site