Windsor and Maidenhead · England
Asbestos Removal for Oakley Green
Worried about asbestos in Oakley Green? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal in Oakley Green
Asbestos removal in Oakley Green
Asbestos removal in Oakley Green covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and textured coatings, and typical jobs are broken sheets in gardens and garage roofs and whole garages.
In towns and villages like Oakley Green, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Oakley Green (SL4)
- Region
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around Oakley Green
Oakley Green is about 1 mile west of Windsor, in Windsor and Maidenhead. Oakley Green is within our Windsor and Maidenhead area, whatever the size of the job. Oakley Green is one of 57 places in Windsor and Maidenhead where we work. Our area stretches from Oakley Green to Reading (14 miles away).
If you let property near Windsor & Eton Central station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older properties in Oakley Green, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Wherever your property is in SL4, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Bishops Farm Close, Dedworth Road and Oakley Green Road, wherever it is in Oakley Green. Other places close to Oakley Green we cover include Dedworth (1 mile east), Water Oakley (1 mile north-west), Boveney (1 mile north-east), Fifield (1 mile west) and Windsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidenhead (4 miles north-west), Boyn Hill (4 miles north-west), North Ascot (4 miles south), Cookham (6 miles north-west), Furze Platt (5 miles north-west) and Broomhall (6 miles south).
A little further out are Windsor Castle (2.6 miles east) and The History On Wheels Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Taplow Lake and Bray Pit.
- Local schools include Windsor Girls' School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Greene Oak pub (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Oakley Green is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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More for properties in Oakley Green
DIY and asbestos
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Oakley Green
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
At a school such as Alexander First School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
Choosing the right option
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Oakley Green
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Oakley Green
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- File the consignment note
- Let us know where we can park
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Questions from Oakley Green
How far is Oakley Green from London?
We cover Oakley Green, about 25 miles from central London.
Do you cover Oakley Green and the area around Windsor & Eton Central station?
Yes, we cover Oakley Green and the area towards Windsor & Eton Central station, about 2.3 miles east.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
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.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note