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Asbestos Removal for Trench Green
Asbestos removal across Trench Green, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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About our asbestos removal in Trench Green
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Trench Green: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Common materials are cement soffits, water tanks and flue pipes, and typical jobs are textured coatings and cement flues and gutters.
In Trench Green, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Trench Green (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Trench Green to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Trench Green
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
At a school such as Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The documents you’ll receive
Questions from Trench Green
Is asbestos common in Trench Green homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Trench Green can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Trench Green from London?
Trench Green is about 40 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Options to consider in Trench Green
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once we are done:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
What affects the price in Trench Green
We base our quote on:
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Cracks or breaks
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Trench Green properties and asbestos removal
Trench Green is about 2 miles north-west of Caversham, in Reading. Homes, landlords and businesses in Trench Green contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Trench Green is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading where we work.
In older buildings across Trench Green, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. Landlords near Tilehurst station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Wherever your property is in RG4, asbestos removal is available. If your property is just outside Trench Green, we also cover Chazey Heath (1 mile east), Mapledurham (1 mile south-west), Purley on Thames (2 miles south-west), Norcot (2 miles south) and Tilehurst (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as West Reading (3 miles south), Shinfield (7 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (9 miles south-east), Horncastle (3 miles south), Whitley Wood (6 miles south-east) and Fords Farm (4 miles south).
A little further out are Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (2.6 miles south) and Battle Hospital (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Trench Green includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Pack Horse Public House (0.5 miles north-east)
Nearby places to Trench Green
What else we do in Trench Green
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site