Wokingham · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Newtown, Wokingham
Asbestos removal for Newtown: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal in Newtown
Asbestos removal for Newtown properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. We often deal with cement roof sheets, water tanks and flue pipes, and people generally contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and materials found mid-project.
Properties in places like Newtown with larger plots can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Newtown (RG1, RG6, RG4)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Newtown
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
Options to consider in Newtown
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Newtown
More for properties in Newtown
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Newtown must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Where asbestos turns up
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Wokingham may contain it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old cold water tanks
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
If you let property near Reading station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Parking close by makes the day easier. In winter, the light goes in Newtown by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Newtown properties and asbestos removal
Newtown is about 1 mile east of Reading, in Wokingham. We work across Newtown and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 35 towns and villages in Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older properties in Newtown, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. At a school such as New Town Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Anywhere in RG1, RG6 and RG4, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Orts Road, Eldon Road and Amity Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Newtown we cover include Lower Caversham (1 mile north-west), Reading (1 mile west), Earley (2 miles south-east), Caversham (2 miles north-west) and Play Hatch (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Wokingham (5 miles south-east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Winnersh (3 miles south-east), Woosehill (5 miles south-east), Emmbrook (5 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles north-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Newtown has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (1.1 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes Sonning Hill and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Newtown include Bulmershe College (under half a mile west) and Maiden Erlegh School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fisherman's Cottage pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include University of Reading library (1 mile south)
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Newtown
How far is Newtown from London?
Newtown is about 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Newtown have asbestos?
If your home in Newtown was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site