Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Little Frieth
Any pre-2000 building in Little Frieth may contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old waste on site
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old cold water tanks
Asbestos removal in Little Frieth
Asbestos removal for Little Frieth properties
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Whether it’s loft water tanks and old flues, we cover gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and cement roof sheets and more.
In areas like Little Frieth, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Little Frieth: local notes
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in Little Frieth, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Little Frieth is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Older buildings in Little Frieth, near Church of St John the Evangelist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Landlords near Marlow station often time removal for when a property is empty. Little Frieth is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9. Streets in the area include Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and West Wycombe Rural (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Yoesden.
- Local pubs include Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Little Frieth questions
Is asbestos common in Little Frieth homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Little Frieth may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Marlow station?
Yes. Marlow station is about 4.7 miles south-east of Little Frieth, and we cover both.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page and our cost guide.
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Outdoor removal in Little Frieth is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we deal with in Little Frieth
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Typical jobs in Little Frieth include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
- Old flues
At a school such as Frieth Church of England Combined School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What is not included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Looking after things afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Nearby places to Little Frieth
What else we do in Little Frieth
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site