West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Kingsclere
Asbestos removal across Kingsclere, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old cold water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Kingsclere?
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know where we can park
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
About our asbestos removal in Kingsclere
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. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, involving cement soffits, floor tiles and cement roof sheets.
In a smaller place like Kingsclere, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Kingsclere questions
Do older homes in Kingsclere have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Kingsclere may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Kingsclere from London?
Kingsclere is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Parking and access charges
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Kingsclere
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Typical jobs in Kingsclere include:
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Landlords near Thatcham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The documents you will receive
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Kingsclere properties and asbestos removal
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Kingsclere, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 155 places across West Berkshire. We work right across the region, from Kingsclere to Reading (14 miles away).
In a school like Kingsclere Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Kingsclere, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
We handle removal jobs in every part of RG20. Whether your property is on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Kingsclere, we also cover Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Horne Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Also near Kingsclere
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Kingsclere, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion. In winter, the light goes in Kingsclere by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site