Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Lye Green
Asbestos removal for properties in Lye Green and Buckinghamshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
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Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
About our asbestos removal in Lye Green
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. Typical jobs include materials found mid-project and broken sheets in gardens, involving cement roof sheets, flue pipes and gutters and downpipes.
In Lye Green, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Lye Green (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- 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
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Lye Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
Questions from Lye Green
Do you work near Berkhamsted station?
Yes, we cover Lye Green and the area towards Berkhamsted station, about 3.1 miles north.
Do you work on properties in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What does removal cost?
There is no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Lye Green
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Asbestos garages
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Landlords near Berkhamsted station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. Outdoor removal in Lye Green is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Options to consider in Lye Green
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. 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
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Also near Lye Green
More for properties in Lye Green
Duty holders and landlords in Lye Green
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Asbestos removal in Lye Green: local notes
Lye Green is about 1 mile north-east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Lye Green, just send the postcode. Lye Green is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. You can also see our page for Reading, about 25 miles away.
In older buildings across Lye Green, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. For non-domestic buildings like Brushwood Junior School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Lye Green; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Wherever your property is in HP5, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Rushmere Lane, Two Dells Lane and Lycrome Road, wherever it is in Lye Green. We also carry out removal jobs in Orchard Leigh (1 mile east), Botley (1 mile south), Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile south-east) and Ashley Green (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hawridge Court (2.5 miles north-west) and Amersham Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lye Green include Sands Bank.
- Schools near Lye Green include Chesham Grammar School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hen And Chickens Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note