West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Longlane
Asbestos removal across Longlane and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal near Longlane
Asbestos removal for Longlane properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Longlane falls into that category. Typical materials include water tanks, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are old flues and loft water tanks.
In towns and villages like Longlane, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Longlane (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Duty holders and landlords in Longlane
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Looking after things afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Longlane
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
If you let property near Newbury Racecourse station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan outdoor jobs in Longlane to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Removing asbestos around Longlane
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Longlane contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
At a school such as Curridge Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. In older buildings across Longlane, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area. From Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
What else we do in Longlane
FAQs for Longlane
Do you work on properties in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Longlane from London?
Longlane is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site