West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Silchester
Asbestos removal in Silchester and across West Berkshire: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal for Silchester
Asbestos removal in Silchester
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. We often deal with floor tiles, textured coatings and water tanks, and people typically contact us about garage roof sheets and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.
In Silchester, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Silchester (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Travel and parking
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- How we’d reach it
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Silchester
Do you cover small places like Silchester?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Silchester from London?
We cover Silchester, about 45 miles from central London.
Do you work in Silchester?
We do: Silchester is within the area we cover in West Berkshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Silchester?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Late-December sunset in Silchester is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the material and the access
What to avoid
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Removing asbestos around Silchester
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Silchester is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our area stretches from Silchester to Reading (8 miles away).
In a school like Silchester Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. If you let property near Bramley (Hants) station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Wherever your property is in RG7, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (under half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
Nearby places to Silchester
What else we do in Silchester
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Silchester
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Silchester
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note