West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Wash Common
Asbestos removal in Wash Common: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal near Wash Common
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Things not to do
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Asbestos removal in Wash Common
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. We often deal with cement roof sheets, floor tiles and water tanks, and typical jobs are textured coatings and old waste on site.
Homes in Wash Common with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Wash Common (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos removal in Wash Common: local notes
Wash Common is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Wash Common contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Landlords near Newbury station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older buildings across Wash Common, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Anywhere in RG14 and RG20, asbestos removal is available. Whether your property is on Battle Road, Stuart Road and Warren Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Wash Common we cover include Wash Water (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south-west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (1 mile south-east) and Sandleford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2 miles north-east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Wash Common includes Sidown Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Wash Common include Park House School (within half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
The process
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Wash Common is about 4:00pm, 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
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What we do and don’t cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
Wash Common questions
Do you work near Newbury station?
Yes. Newbury station is about 1.8 miles north-east of Wash Common, and we cover both.
How far is Wash Common from London?
We cover Wash Common, about 55 miles from central London.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Why people call us in Wash Common
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Old waste on site
- Asbestos found during building work
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex ceilings before renovation
In a school like Falkland Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What isn’t included
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How we price asbestos removal
What drives the price:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
- A rough size or measurement
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Options to consider in Wash Common
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Clear advice on your options
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note