West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Heads Hill
Any pre-2000 building in Heads Hill may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Need asbestos removal in Heads Hill?
Asbestos removal in Heads Hill
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Heads Hill. Typical jobs include old sheds and coal bunkers and cement flues and gutters, including flue pipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In places like Heads Hill, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Heads Hill (RG19, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Places near Heads Hill
What else we do in Heads Hill
Removal jobs in Heads Hill
Heads Hill is about 2 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In Heads Hill, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Heads Hill to Reading (about 14 miles away).
In older properties in Heads Hill, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Cheam School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over the RG19 and RG20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Main Street, Thornford Road and Second Street East, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Close by, we cover Bishop's Green (1 mile south-west), Headley (1 mile south-east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-east) and Goose Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east) and Calcot (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Donnington Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.4 miles north). The countryside around Heads Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds and Ladle Hill.
- Schools near Heads Hill include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-east)
Heads Hill questions
Do you work near Thatcham station?
Yes. Thatcham station is about 1.9 miles north-east of Heads Hill, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Heads Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Heads Hill is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- File the consignment note
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Heads Hill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Heads Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site