West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Upper Green
Need asbestos removal in Upper Green? We cover Upper Green and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old flues
Asbestos removal in Upper Green
Asbestos removal in Upper Green
In homes, in Upper Green as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, which still means proper controls. People often contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and old sheds and coal bunkers, including floor tiles, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
In Upper Green, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Upper Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Upper Green
Do you cover Upper Green and the area around Kintbury station?
Yes, we cover Upper Green and the area towards Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Could my house in Upper Green contain asbestos?
If your home in Upper Green was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are usually non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Upper Green to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
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.
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What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What to avoid
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
What we deal with in Upper Green
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
For non-domestic buildings like Inkpen Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- What isn’t included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Upper Green
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Upper Green must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Removal jobs in Upper Green
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Green as part of West Berkshire, for removal jobs of every size. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
In older properties in Upper Green, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Kintbury station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
We cover removal jobs across RG17 and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Upper Green, we also cover Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site