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Asbestos Removal for North Oxford
Worried about asbestos in North Oxford? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Materials found mid-project
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement water tanks in lofts
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Removing asbestos around North Oxford
North Oxford is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For removal jobs in North Oxford, tell us about parking and access. North Oxford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work.
In a school like Oxford Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Oxford station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in OX2 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Hobson Road, Linton Road and Banbury Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. North Oxford sits on or near the A4165; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside North Oxford, we cover Summertown (1 mile north), Park Town (1 mile south), Walton Manor (1 mile south), Norham Manor (1 mile south-east) and Sunnymead (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Oxford University Press Museum (1.1 miles south) and Oxford Castle (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Edward's School (under half a mile north-west) and St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Dew Drop Inn (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (0.5 miles south)
Asbestos removal in North Oxford
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and floor tiles, and typical jobs are flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and asbestos garages.
In a smaller place like North Oxford, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- North Oxford (OX2)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in North Oxford
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
In older properties in North Oxford, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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Your questions about asbestos removal in North Oxford
Do older homes in North Oxford have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in North Oxford may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover North Oxford and the area around Oxford station?
Yes. Oxford station is about 1.4 miles south of North Oxford, and we cover both.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover North Oxford?
Yes. We cover North Oxford and the surrounding area as part of Oxfordshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. In winter, the light goes in North Oxford by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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After we have finished in North Oxford
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Options to consider in North Oxford
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site