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Asbestos Removal Services in Great Milton, Oxfordshire
Asbestos removal in Great Milton and across Oxfordshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with written paperwork.
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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How asbestos removal works in Great Milton
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is generally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. Typical jobs include old floor tiles and black adhesive and Artex ceilings before renovation, involving textured coatings, cement soffits and flue pipes.
Rural removal near Great Milton can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Great Milton (OX44)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
After we’ve finished:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about any previous survey
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos garages
- Asbestos found during building work
Older buildings in Great Milton, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Asbestos removal in Great Milton: local notes
Great Milton is about 5 miles west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We work across Great Milton and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Great Milton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
At a school such as Great Milton Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Great Milton is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in OX44, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Church Road, Fullers Field and Green Hitchings, wherever it is in Great Milton. Other places close to Great Milton we cover include Great Haseley (1 mile south-east), Milton Common (1 mile east), Tiddington (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles north-east) and Draycott (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Oxford (7 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles west), Thame (5 miles east) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.1 miles north) and Slade Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Great Milton includes Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Great Milton by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Great Milton
Do you come out to small villages like Great Milton?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Great Milton must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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Also in Great Milton
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site