West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Newbury, West Berkshire
Asbestos removal for properties in Newbury and West Berkshire: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal in Newbury
Asbestos removal near Newbury
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Typical materials include textured coatings, flue pipes and water tanks, and people generally contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and cement flues and gutters.
Homes and small businesses in areas like Newbury often have asbestos cement in roofs and outbuildings. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan outdoor jobs in Newbury to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- 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
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the replacement before removal
- File the consignment note
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What we deal with in Newbury
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across West Berkshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Asbestos found during building work
In older properties in Newbury, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What isn’t included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Newbury, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Newbury properties and asbestos removal
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We work across Newbury and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our area stretches from Newbury to Reading (15 miles away).
At a school such as St Nicolas C.E. Junior School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For properties on main roads such as the A4 and A339, we plan parking and loading in advance.
Here we cover the RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square, wherever it is in Newbury. With the A4 and A339 close by, Newbury is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Newbury has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Diamond Tap (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Newbury
Other services in Newbury
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
- How easy it is to reach
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Newbury: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Newbury homes?
If your home in Newbury was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Newbury and the area around Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Newbury, including the streets around Newbury station.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Newbury
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site