Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Meadle
Asbestos removal across Meadle, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Meadle
Asbestos removal near Meadle
If your builder has found suspect material in Meadle, work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. People often contact us about debris left from a previous job and cement flues and gutters, involving floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits.
In a village like Meadle, 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.
- Where
- Meadle (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan outdoor jobs in Meadle to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Meadle
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Meadle:
- Garage roof sheets
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
- Old cold water tanks
If you let property near Monks Risborough station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before booking
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Common questions in Meadle
Do you cover Meadle from London?
Meadle is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Meadle contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Meadle?
We do: Meadle is within the area we cover in Buckinghamshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What else we do in Meadle
Removing asbestos around Meadle
Meadle is about 2 miles north of Princes Risborough, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Meadle, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Meadle is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Older buildings in Meadle, near Owlswick Chapel or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Princes Risborough 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 5 miles of Meadle; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Anywhere in HP17, we can help with asbestos removal. If your property is just outside Meadle, we also cover Askett (1 mile south-east), Monks Risborough (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile west), Great Kimble (1 mile east) and Alscot (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.2 miles east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The White Cross pub (0.8 miles south-east)
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.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
What we do and don’t cover
Before booking, note that:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Meadle
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What happens next
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
A few practical points:
- Share any survey or test results
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Which option is right?
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Meadle
- Across London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note