Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Shiplake
Asbestos removal in Shiplake, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos garages
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal for Shiplake
How asbestos removal works in Shiplake
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, and you get the waste paperwork. Typical jobs include asbestos garages and outbuildings with cement roofs, including flue pipes, water tanks and cement soffits.
In a village like Shiplake, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old cold water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roof sheets
At a school such as Shiplake Church of England School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
How we work
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. In winter, the light goes in Shiplake by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We don’t 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.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
FAQs for Shiplake
Do you come out to small villages like Shiplake?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Shiplake from London?
We cover Shiplake, about 35 miles from central London.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Towns and villages near Shiplake
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Removing asbestos around Shiplake
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Shiplake contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
Landlords near Wargrave station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in Shiplake, near Church of St Peter and St Paul or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Here we cover the RG9 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. For properties just outside Shiplake, we cover Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Shiplake includes South Lake and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.2 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile north-west)
Which option is right?
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Covering London and the South East
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once we are done:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell us about parking and access
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site