Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Removal in Martins Heron
Found something that might be asbestos in Martins Heron? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Finds during refurbishment
Need asbestos removal in Martins Heron?
How it works
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. We plan outdoor jobs in Martins Heron to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
How asbestos removal works in Martins Heron
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and water tanks, and people generally contact us about Artex before plastering and old cold water tanks.
Homes in Martins Heron with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Area hub
- Bracknell Forest
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Martins Heron questions
Is asbestos common in Martins Heron homes?
Any home in Martins Heron built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Martins Heron and the area around Martins Heron station?
Yes, we cover Martins Heron, including the streets around Martins Heron station.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
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. Cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you work in Martins Heron?
Yes, we do: Martins Heron is within the area we cover in Bracknell Forest. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Asbestos removal in Martins Heron: local notes
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Martins Heron is within our Bracknell Forest area, for removal jobs of every size. We work in 41 places in Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
In a school like Harmans Water Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Martins Heron station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in RG12 and SL5 start with the postcode and some photos. From Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Martins Heron includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Nearby schools include LVS Ascot (0.9 miles east) and Ranelagh School (1.1 miles west)
What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
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Typical removal jobs in Martins Heron
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
In older buildings across Martins Heron, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
After we have finished in Martins Heron
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
- 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