Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Marlow Bottom
Asbestos removal in Marlow Bottom, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Cement flues and gutters
Need asbestos removal in Marlow Bottom?
Common reasons for removal jobs in Marlow Bottom
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Debris left from a previous job
At a school such as Burford School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
Asbestos removal for Marlow Bottom properties
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before renovation and loft water tanks, involving flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
In a village like Marlow Bottom, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
How we work
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Marlow Bottom is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
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 recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Asbestos removal in Marlow Bottom: local notes
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We work across Marlow Bottom and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Marlow Bottom to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Older buildings in Marlow Bottom, near St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Landlords near Marlow station often time removal for when a property is empty. Marlow Bottom is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Removal jobs anywhere in SL7 start with the postcode and some photos. From Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Marlow Bottom, we also cover Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Marlow Bottom include Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Your options compared
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Marlow Bottom
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
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How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Access to the area
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Marlow Bottom: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Marlow Bottom?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Marlow Bottom from London?
We cover Marlow Bottom, about 30 miles from central London.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Marlow Bottom?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- 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 before you book.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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