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Asbestos Removal Services in Swerford, Oxfordshire
Looking for asbestos removal in Swerford? We work across Swerford and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roof sheets
Need asbestos removal in Swerford?
Asbestos removal for Swerford properties
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. Common materials are flue pipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and typical jobs are old waste on site and asbestos garages.
In Swerford, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Swerford (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Swerford
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- 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 normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. Outdoor removal in Swerford is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:30pm.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
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Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
FAQs for Swerford
Do you cover Swerford from London?
Swerford is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Swerford?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
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.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
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.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Oxfordshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Typical jobs in Swerford include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Old flues
- Artex before plastering
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In older properties in Swerford, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- The documents you’ll receive
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
Your options compared
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you run a business from older premises in Swerford, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Asbestos removal in Swerford: local notes
Swerford is about 7 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Swerford contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Swerford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our area stretches from Swerford to Oxford (18 miles away).
We handle removal jobs in every part of OX7 and the streets around it. Your property could be on Chapel Hill and St Mary's Lane. For properties just outside Swerford, we cover Wigginton (1 mile north-east), Little Tew (2 miles south), Great Tew (2 miles south-east), Hook Norton (2 miles north-west) and South Newington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Banbury (7 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles south-east), Witney (13 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles east) and Chipping Norton (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Boxing Hare pub (within half a mile south-east)
What else we do in Swerford
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site