Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Swan Bottom
Asbestos removal for properties in Swan Bottom and Buckinghamshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old waste on site
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal for Swan Bottom
For businesses and landlords in Swan Bottom
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Swan Bottom, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Asbestos removal near Swan Bottom
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will explain what applies to your job in Swan Bottom. Whether it’s materials found mid-project and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover flue pipes, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
In Swan Bottom, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Swan Bottom (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Swan Bottom properties and asbestos removal
Swan Bottom is about 4 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We work across Swan Bottom and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 263 places across Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 23 miles away.
In a school like Lee Common Church of England School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Swan Bottom, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 3 miles of Swan Bottom. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP16. If your property is just outside Swan Bottom, we also cover Lee Common (1 mile south-east), Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east) and South Heath (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south), Chesham (4 miles south-east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (6 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south).
A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2.6 miles south) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Swan Bottom include Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old Swan pub (within half a mile north)
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Your options compared
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Swan Bottom
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Places near Swan Bottom
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Questions from Swan Bottom
How far is Swan Bottom from London?
We cover Swan Bottom, about 31 miles from central London.
Could my house in Swan Bottom contain asbestos?
Any home in Swan Bottom built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Where asbestos turns up
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
For rentals close to Great Missenden station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What we do and do not cover
So you know what to expect:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in Swan Bottom is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site