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Asbestos Removal for Sonning
Asbestos removal in Sonning: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Old flues
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal for Sonning
Asbestos removal near Sonning
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical materials include floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits, and typical jobs are old cold water tanks and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos.
In a village like Sonning, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Sonning (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Sonning by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- 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
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Why people call us in Sonning
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Materials found mid-project
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roofs and whole garages
On busy roads like the B478 and B4446, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Asbestos removal in Sonning: local notes
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in Sonning contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Sonning is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
If you let property near Twyford station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Sonning Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane; we cover every one. Sonning sits on or near the B478 and B4446; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. If your property is just outside Sonning, we also cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sonning includes Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Reading Blue Coat School (under half a mile west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Bull Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Sonning
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Once we’re done:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- File the consignment note
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Sonning
Do you work near Twyford station?
Yes, we cover Sonning and the area towards Twyford station, about 1.9 miles east.
Is asbestos common in Sonning homes?
Any home in Sonning built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site