West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Speen, West Berkshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Speen? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal for Speen
About our asbestos removal in Speen
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll tell you if your job in Speen falls into that category. From broken sheets in gardens and materials found mid-project, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and gutters and downpipes and more.
In Speen, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Speen (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Speen: local notes
Speen is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Speen is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
If you let property near Newbury station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older properties in Speen, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
For removal jobs in RG14 and RG20, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Speen we cover include Bagnor (1 mile north), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Stockcross (1 mile north-west) and Shaw (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.1 miles east) and Donnington Castle (1.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Starting Gate pub (0.5 miles north-east)
The process
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Outdoor removal in Speen is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Speen
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Speen: your questions answered
Do you cover Speen from London?
Speen is about 54 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Speen and the area around Newbury station?
Yes, we cover Speen and the area towards Newbury station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
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.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
The scope of asbestos removal
Before you book, note that:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
Choosing the right option
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Places near Speen
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Speen, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site