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Asbestos Removal in Shippon
Asbestos removal in Shippon and across Oxfordshire: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Need asbestos removal in Shippon?
How asbestos removal works in Shippon
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical jobs include cement water tanks in lofts and debris left from a previous job, including floor tiles, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
In a village like Shippon, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
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. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Removal jobs in Shippon
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. If your removal job is in Shippon, let us know about access. Shippon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
In a school like Larkmead School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Shippon, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13. From Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shippon includes Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Local schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Prince Of Wales pub (within half a mile south-west)
What we do and don’t cover
The usual limits are:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Why people call us in Shippon
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Landlords near Radley station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Shippon were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Towns and villages near Shippon
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Shippon
Is asbestos common in Shippon homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Shippon can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like Shippon?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Shippon?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Outdoor removal in Shippon 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.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Shippon, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site