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Asbestos Removal in Norcot
Asbestos removal for Norcot: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos help in Norcot
What we deal with in Norcot
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
Older buildings in Norcot, near Tilehurst Methodist Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
Asbestos removal in Norcot
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, since the right method depends on what it is. Whether it’s finds during refurbishment and loft water tanks, we cover textured coatings, floor tiles and cement roof sheets and more.
In a smaller place like Norcot, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Norcot (RG30, RG31)
- Area hub
- Reading
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The process
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Norcot to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- 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
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Removing asbestos around Norcot
Norcot is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. In Norcot, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 34 places across Reading.
If you let property near Tilehurst station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as Meadow Park Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Wherever your property is in RG30 and RG31, asbestos removal is available. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Ash Road, Tay Road and Tyle Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Norcot. If your property is just outside Norcot, we also cover Tilehurst Within (1 mile south-west), Tilehurst (1 mile west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Norcot is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1 mile east). The countryside around Norcot includes South Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Prospect School (1 mile south) and Battle School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
After the job
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Norcot
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
Norcot: your questions answered
Do you cover Norcot from London?
We cover Norcot, about 40 miles from central London.
Do you work near Tilehurst station?
Yes. Tilehurst station is about 0.8 miles north of Norcot, and we cover both.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Norcot?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Do you work in Norcot?
Yes, we do: our area includes Norcot and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Norcot, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
What affects the price in Norcot
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The category of work
- The survey scope
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- The access route
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Nearby places to Norcot
What else we do in Norcot
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site