Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Asbestos removal for High Wycombe: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos help in High Wycombe
Common reasons for removal jobs in High Wycombe
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
In a school like Hamilton Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
Asbestos removal near High Wycombe
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and garage roof sheets, including textured coatings, cement soffits and flue pipes.
Homes and small businesses in towns and villages like High Wycombe often have asbestos cement in roofs and outbuildings that need removing before work. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- High Wycombe (HP13, HP11, HP12, HP10)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. In winter, the light goes in High Wycombe by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Removing asbestos around High Wycombe
High Wycombe is about 28 miles south of Milton Keynes, in Buckinghamshire. High Wycombe is within our Buckinghamshire area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from High Wycombe to Reading (16 miles away).
In older properties in High Wycombe, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. On busy roads like the A40 and A404, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of High Wycombe. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP13, HP11, HP12 and HP10. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Square and Queens Square or a nearby road, we can help. With the A40 and A404 close by, High Wycombe is easy for us to reach. For properties just outside High Wycombe, we cover Totteridge (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south-east), Micklefield (1 mile east) and Downley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east). High Wycombe is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Eden (less than half a mile west) and High Wycombe Castle (under half a mile north). Open spaces near High Wycombe include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near High Wycombe include The Tower (under half a mile north-west) and London Central Elementary High School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Three Tuns Public House (under half a mile south-west)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Questions from High Wycombe
Do you work near High Wycombe station?
Yes, we cover High Wycombe, including the streets around High Wycombe station.
How far is High Wycombe from London?
High Wycombe is about 30 miles from central London, well within our area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If your business premises in High Wycombe were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Options to consider in High Wycombe
Should it come out? 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 in the way of work, removal is usually right. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
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What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we are done:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Avoid these
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site