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Asbestos Removal for Shinfield
Need asbestos removal in Shinfield? We work across Shinfield and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal for Shinfield
What happens
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. It helps if we can park nearby. Outdoor removal in Shinfield is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Asbestos removal near Shinfield
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that is the case. From cement water tanks in lofts and old waste on site, we deal with textured coatings, flue pipes and cement soffits and more.
In a smaller place like Shinfield, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Shinfield (RG2)
- Area hub
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Typical removal jobs in Shinfield
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Reading may contain it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
At a school such as Shinfield Infant and Nursery School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- Which areas and materials are covered
What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- File the consignment note
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Shinfield
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Options to consider in Shinfield
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Places near Shinfield
What else we do in Shinfield
Your questions about asbestos removal in Shinfield
Is asbestos common in Shinfield homes?
Any home in Shinfield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Shinfield from London?
Shinfield is about 37 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Asbestos removal in Shinfield: local notes
Shinfield is about 3 miles south of Reading, in Reading. If your removal job is in Shinfield, let us know about access. We cover all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rentals close to Reading Green Park station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Shinfield, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
This part of Reading takes in RG2, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Teal Grove, Songbird Close and Skylark Way; we cover every one. For properties just outside Shinfield, we cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-west), Three Mile Cross (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile west) and Arborfield (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Caversham (5 miles north), Norcot (5 miles north-west), West Reading (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (3 miles south-east) and Caversham Heights (5 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Reading, Shinfield has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.9 miles north-east) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (0.7 miles west) and Ryeish Green School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bell & Bottle pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site