West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Upper Bucklebury
Asbestos removal across Upper Bucklebury, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal for Upper Bucklebury
Asbestos removal for Upper Bucklebury properties
In homes, in Upper Bucklebury as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Common materials are gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and water tanks, and people usually contact us about old cold water tanks and broken sheets in gardens.
Rural removal near Upper Bucklebury can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Upper Bucklebury (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Upper Bucklebury
Upper Bucklebury is about 2 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Upper Bucklebury is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
For rentals close to Thatcham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Upper Bucklebury, near All Saints or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Upper Bucklebury is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From Little Lane, Roundfield and Broad Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Upper Bucklebury, we cover Midgham (1 mile south-east), Thatcham (2 miles south-west), Cold Ash (2 miles west), Ashmore Green (2 miles west) and Wellhouse (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (11 miles east) and Calcot (8 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (3.7 miles north). The countryside around Upper Bucklebury includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Nearby schools include Kennet School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Cottage Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Bucklebury
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
What happens next
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After we have finished:
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
What we deal with in Upper Bucklebury
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across West Berkshire may contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
In a school like Bucklebury C.E. Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The method and controls
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The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. It helps if we can park nearby. In winter, the light goes in Upper Bucklebury by 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
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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Upper Bucklebury: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Upper Bucklebury?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Upper Bucklebury homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upper Bucklebury can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How can I get a price?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
The scope of asbestos removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note