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Asbestos Removal Services in Heath End, Oxfordshire
Any pre-2000 building in Heath End may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
Asbestos removal near Heath End
Asbestos removal near Heath End
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement soffits and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are debris left from a previous job and garage roofs and whole garages.
Rural removal near Heath End can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Heath End (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier. Outdoor removal in Heath End is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- 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
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Heath End
For managing agents and freeholders in Heath End, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
FAQs for Heath End
Do older homes in Heath End have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Heath End can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you cover Heath End?
Yes, Heath End is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
More for properties in Heath End
What we deal with in Heath End
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
Typical jobs in Heath End include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
Older buildings in Heath End, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
Asbestos removal in Heath End: local notes
Heath End is about 7 miles north-west of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Heath End contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Heath End is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Heath End is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Anywhere in RG9, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places we cover include Nuffield (1 mile north), Stoke Row (2 miles south-east), Checkendon (2 miles south), Ipsden (2 miles west) and Hook End (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (15 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south-east) and Benson (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Heath End include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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