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Asbestos Removal in Micklefield
Worried about asbestos in Micklefield? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old cold water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Micklefield
How asbestos removal works in Micklefield
Asbestos removal in Micklefield covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Whether it’s vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and debris left from a previous job, we cover water tanks, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits and more.
In a smaller place like Micklefield, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Micklefield (HP13, HP10, HP11)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for removal jobs in Micklefield
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old cold water tanks
In a school like Kings Wood School and Nursery, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What category of work it is
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
What affects the price in Micklefield
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How many samples are needed
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. In winter, the light goes in Micklefield by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Micklefield
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
- Book the replacement before removal
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
Asbestos removal in Micklefield: local notes
Micklefield is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Micklefield, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Micklefield is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For rentals close to High Wycombe station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Micklefield, near St Andrew's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Micklefield. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We cover removal jobs across HP13, HP10 and HP11. From Cock Lane, Colne Road and Baring Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Micklefield, we cover Totteridge (1 mile west), Tylers Green (1 mile north-east), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), Terriers (1 mile north-west) and Hazlemere (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (14 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
A little further out are Eden (1.7 miles west) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Micklefield include Gomm's Wood.
- Local schools include Highcrest Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Eye pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Which option is right?
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Micklefield
Is asbestos common in Micklefield homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Micklefield from London?
Micklefield is about 28 miles from central London, well within our area.
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 ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Duty holders and landlords in Micklefield
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site