West Berkshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Wellhouse
Asbestos removal across Wellhouse and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old waste on site
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Materials found mid-project
Get a quote for Wellhouse
Which option is right?
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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Wellhouse
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
See how we quote or published price ranges.
About our asbestos removal in Wellhouse
If your builder has found suspect material in Wellhouse, stop work in that area and keep people away. We will identify it and plan what happens next. We often deal with gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about Artex ceilings before renovation and materials found mid-project.
Rural removal near Wellhouse can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Location
- Wellhouse (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Wellhouse were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
Wellhouse properties and asbestos removal
Wellhouse is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wellhouse is within our West Berkshire area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For rentals close to Thatcham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Wellhouse, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape are within about 5 miles of Wellhouse. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG18, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover Hermitage (1 mile west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-west), Oare (1 mile north-west), Longlane (1 mile west) and Cold Ash (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (12 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Wellhouse includes Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (1 mile west)
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
What affects the price in Wellhouse
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
More for properties in Wellhouse
DIY and asbestos
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Wellhouse
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Wellhouse?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. In winter, the light goes in Wellhouse by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos garages
- Artex before plastering
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For non-domestic buildings like Hermitage Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The documents you’ll receive
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site