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Asbestos Removal in Uxbridge
Asbestos removal in Uxbridge: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roof sheets
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos help in Uxbridge
What affects the price in Uxbridge
What drives the price:
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Location, parking and any London charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How asbestos removal works in Uxbridge
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. From asbestos found during building work and loft water tanks, we cover floor tiles, cement soffits and textured coatings.
Homes in Uxbridge with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
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Asbestos removal in Uxbridge: local notes
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Uxbridge contact us for removal jobs. We work in all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Older buildings in Uxbridge, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. If you let property near West Drayton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
For removal jobs in UB8, UB10 and UB9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Uxbridge sits on or near the A4007; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. For properties just outside Uxbridge, we cover Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (within half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
- Nearby schools include Uxbridge High School (within half a mile south-east) and West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile north)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Uxbridge
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old cold water tanks
For non-domestic buildings like Whitehall Junior School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Common questions in Uxbridge
Do you cover Uxbridge from London?
We cover Uxbridge, about 17 miles from central London.
Do you work near West Drayton station?
Yes. West Drayton station is about 2.1 miles south of Uxbridge, and we cover both.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Uxbridge is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
For businesses and landlords in Uxbridge
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
After the job
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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