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Asbestos Removal in South Harefield
Asbestos removal in South Harefield and across Buckinghamshire: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal near South Harefield
After we have finished in South Harefield
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Book the replacement before removal
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos removal in South Harefield
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in South Harefield falls into that category. From old cold water tanks and asbestos garages, we cover water tanks, cement soffits and textured coatings.
In South Harefield, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- South Harefield (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
South Harefield properties and asbestos removal
South Harefield is about 3 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. In South Harefield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. South Harefield is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from South Harefield to London (18 miles away).
At a school such as Harefield Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Landlords near Denham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in UB9, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Peerless Drive, Truesdale Drive and Priory Avenue, wherever it is in South Harefield. For properties just outside South Harefield, we cover Newyears Green (1 mile south-east), Denham (2 miles south), New Denham (3 miles south), Ickenham (3 miles south-east) and Ruislip Manor (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.1 miles south) and The Pavilions (3 miles south). Within reach you will find Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
- Local schools include The Harefield Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The River Garden pub (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
How it works
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in South Harefield is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- 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
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Helpful guides
Common questions in South Harefield
Do you cover small places like South Harefield?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is South Harefield from London?
We cover South Harefield, about 18 miles from central London.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you cover South Harefield?
Yes. We cover South Harefield and the surrounding area as part of Buckinghamshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you test before removing asbestos in South Harefield?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
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.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Places near South Harefield
What else we do in South Harefield
Why people call us in South Harefield
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Materials found mid-project
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Older buildings in South Harefield, 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.
Before booking anyone
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What isn’t included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
For managing agents and freeholders in South Harefield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- 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