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Asbestos Removal Services in Headley, West Berkshire
Asbestos removal for properties in Headley and West Berkshire: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Finds during refurbishment
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How asbestos removal works in Headley
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. Typical materials include floor tiles, water tanks and cement soffits, and typical jobs are garage roof sheets and materials found mid-project.
In places like Headley, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Headley (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Headley
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex before plastering
Landlords near Thatcham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Duty holders and landlords in Headley
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Headley
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Headley properties and asbestos removal
Headley is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Properties in Headley range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Headley is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. Our area stretches from Headley to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Older buildings in Headley, near Church of St Peter or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. In a school like Cheam School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Removal jobs anywhere in RG19 start with the postcode and some photos. From Ashford Hill Road, Thornford Road and Harrow Drive or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Mill Green (1 mile east), Plastow Green (1 mile south-east), Heads Hill (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile east) and Bishop's Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (4 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
Headley questions
Do you work near Thatcham station?
Yes, we cover Headley and the area towards Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north.
Do you come out to small villages like Headley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What if my house is newer?
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, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are generally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Nearby places to Headley
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In winter, the light goes in Headley by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- 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
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Options to consider in Headley
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Headley
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site