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Asbestos Removal in Horspath
Asbestos removal in Horspath: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal near Horspath
What happens
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. We plan outdoor jobs in Horspath to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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About our asbestos removal in Horspath
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll tell you if your job in Horspath falls into that category. People often contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and cement flues and gutters, including water tanks, textured coatings and flue pipes.
Rural removal near Horspath can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Horspath (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Removing asbestos around Horspath
Horspath is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Horspath has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 443 places in Oxfordshire.
At a school such as Horspath Church of England Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Oxford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
We carry out removal jobs all over OX33 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Church Road, Manor Drive and Butts Road. Other places close to Horspath we cover include Littleworth (1 mile north-east), Shotover Hill (1 mile north-west), Blenheim (1 mile south-east), Garsington (1 mile south) and Wheatley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Templars Square (2 miles west) and Slade Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Library Farmhouse (1.6 miles south)
Nearby places to Horspath
What else we do in Horspath
What we deal with in Horspath
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos found during building work
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In older properties in Horspath, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- What paperwork you get
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Horspath questions
Do you cover small places like Horspath?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Horspath 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 Horspath can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
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.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What affects the price in Horspath
Our quotes take into account:
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Accredited laboratory results
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
The scope of asbestos removal
So you know what to expect:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note