Reading · England
Asbestos Removal for Pingewood
Asbestos removal for properties in Pingewood and Reading: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with written paperwork.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal in Pingewood
Asbestos removal near Pingewood
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and Artex before plastering, including cement soffits, flue pipes and water tanks.
In a village like Pingewood, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Pingewood (RG30)
- Region
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Pingewood
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Reading built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
- Old flues
At a school such as The WREN School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before booking anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
The process
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Pingewood to finish before dark: 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
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Also near Pingewood
Also in Pingewood
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Asbestos removal in Pingewood: local notes
Pingewood is about 2 miles south-west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever your property is in Pingewood, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 34 places in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let property near Reading Green Park station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. If your property is just outside Pingewood, we also cover Burghfield Bridge (1 mile north-west), Southcote (2 miles north), Fords Farm (2 miles north-west), Horncastle (2 miles north-west) and Trash Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Norcot (3 miles north), Tilehurst Within (3 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles east), Arborfield Garrison (5 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Oracle (2.8 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Pingewood includes South Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
FAQs for Pingewood
Is asbestos common in Pingewood homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover small places like Pingewood?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Pingewood?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
For businesses and landlords in Pingewood
For managing agents and freeholders in Pingewood, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
- 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