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Asbestos Removal in Harpsden Bottom
Buildings in Harpsden Bottom built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old flues
- Asbestos found during building work
- Broken sheets in gardens
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Removing asbestos around Harpsden Bottom
Harpsden Bottom is about 4 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Harpsden Bottom as part of Oxfordshire, whatever the size of the job. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
In older properties in Harpsden Bottom, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Henley-On-Thames station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
We cover removal jobs across the RG9 postcode area. Close by, we cover Harpsden (1 mile east), Henley-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Shiplake Cross (2 miles south-east), Binfield Heath (2 miles south) and Lower Assendon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (15 miles north-west), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (11 miles north-west) and Little Heath (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Frazer Nash Archives (1 mile north-east). Within reach you will find Hurley Chalk Pit and Sonning Hill.
- Local schools include Valley Road School (0.6 miles north) and Rupert House School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Saracen's Head pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Asbestos removal in Harpsden Bottom
Every removal job in Harpsden Bottom is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. People often contact us about cement flues and gutters and debris left from a previous job, including flue pipes, water tanks and cement soffits.
Rural removal near Harpsden Bottom can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Harpsden Bottom (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
How we work
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Harpsden Bottom is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Oxfordshire may contain it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos garages
At a school such as Gillotts School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- What is not included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What paperwork you get
Options to consider in Harpsden Bottom
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Harpsden Bottom
- Clear advice on your options
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Harpsden Bottom
If you run a business from older premises in Harpsden Bottom, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Nearby places to Harpsden Bottom
Other services in Harpsden Bottom
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Questions from Harpsden Bottom
Do you come out to small villages like Harpsden Bottom?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Harpsden Bottom and the area around Henley-On-Thames station?
Yes. Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Harpsden Bottom, and we cover both.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
- 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