West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Stockcross
Any pre-2000 building in Stockcross may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Artex before plastering
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Finds during refurbishment
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Removing asbestos around Stockcross
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your property is in Stockcross, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Stockcross to Reading (about 17 miles away).
If you let property near Newbury station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Stockcross C.E. School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
We carry out removal jobs all over RG20. Local streets include Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Stockcross, we cover Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). The countryside around Stockcross includes Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Stockcross include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile west)
How asbestos removal works in Stockcross
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. People often contact us about garage roof sheets and old sheds and coal bunkers, involving cement soffits, floor tiles and cement roof sheets.
In Stockcross, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Stockcross (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Going forward:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Why people call us in Stockcross
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Typical jobs in Stockcross include:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Older buildings in Stockcross, near Church of St John or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What category of work it is
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
FAQs for Stockcross
Do you cover small places like Stockcross?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Stockcross have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Stockcross can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
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How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Late-December sunset in Stockcross is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Stockcross
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note