West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Hermitage
Any pre-2000 building in Hermitage may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old waste on site
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Hermitage questions
Do you work near Newbury Racecourse station?
Yes, we cover Hermitage and the area towards Newbury Racecourse station, about 4 miles south.
Do you cover Hermitage from London?
Hermitage is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you work in Hermitage?
Yes, Hermitage is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Asbestos removal for Hermitage properties
Asbestos removal in Hermitage covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with floor tiles, water tanks and cement soffits, and typical jobs are old flues and Artex ceilings before renovation.
In areas like Hermitage, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Hermitage
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across West Berkshire may contain it.
Typical jobs in Hermitage include:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Textured coatings
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Landlords near Newbury Racecourse station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The method and controls
Removing asbestos around Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We work across Hermitage and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Hermitage to Reading (13 miles away).
In a school like Hermitage Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Hermitage, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. Hermitage is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. From Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Hermitage, we also cover Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Hermitage includes Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (under half a mile west)
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in Hermitage is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
A few practical points:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Hermitage
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Duty holders and landlords in Hermitage
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hermitage must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site