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Asbestos Removal Services in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Need asbestos removal in Hungerford? We cover Hungerford and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Textured coatings
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal in Hungerford
Asbestos removal in Hungerford: local notes
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We work across Hungerford and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hungerford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Hungerford to Reading (23 miles away).
Older buildings in Hungerford, near Church of St Lawrence or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Hungerford Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 7 miles of Hungerford; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over the RG17 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road. Hungerford is on the A4 and A338, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Hungerford, we also cover Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Hungerford has buildings from every era.
Open spaces near Hungerford include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Schools near Hungerford include John O'Gaunt School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Borough Arms (under half a mile east)
Asbestos removal in Hungerford
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. We often deal with cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and cement flues and gutters.
In places like Hungerford, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Hungerford (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Hungerford
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hungerford must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
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.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- File the consignment note
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Common questions in Hungerford
Do you cover Hungerford and the area around Hungerford station?
Yes. Hungerford station is close to the centre of Hungerford, and we cover the whole area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Hungerford?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Hungerford
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in Hungerford is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Hungerford
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Hungerford:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Finds during refurbishment
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Debris left from a previous job
On busy roads like the A4 and A338, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What is not included
- Whether VAT is included
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Places near Hungerford
What else we do in Hungerford
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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