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Asbestos Removal Services in Totteridge, Buckinghamshire
Looking for asbestos removal in Totteridge? We work across Totteridge and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Materials found mid-project
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Totteridge
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Typical jobs in Totteridge include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In a school like Highcrest Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Questions to ask before you book
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether VAT is included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What paperwork you get
How asbestos removal works in Totteridge
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, involving cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles.
In areas like Totteridge, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Totteridge (HP13, HP11)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos removal in Totteridge
Could my house in Totteridge contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Totteridge can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
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.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Which option is right?
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Also near Totteridge
Other services in Totteridge
Removal jobs in Totteridge
Totteridge is about 1 mile east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in Totteridge, just send the postcode. Totteridge is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we work. Our area stretches from Totteridge to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Landlords near High Wycombe station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older properties in Totteridge, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Totteridge; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Here we cover the HP13 and HP11 postcode area. Whether your property is on Hunt Road, Perth Road and Elora Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Totteridge we cover include Micklefield (1 mile east), Terriers (1 mile north-west), Wycombe Marsh (1 mile south), High Wycombe (1 mile west) and Tylers Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Aylesbury (13 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hospital of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles west) and Eden (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Totteridge include Kings Wood School and Nursery (within half a mile north-east) and The Tower (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Gordon Arms (0.5 miles south-west)
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Totteridge to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site