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Asbestos Removal Services in Wendover, Buckinghamshire
Buildings in Wendover built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex before plastering
- Old cold water tanks
Asbestos removal in Wendover
How asbestos removal works in Wendover
Asbestos removal in Wendover covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical jobs include debris left from a previous job and garage roof sheets, involving cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
In places like Wendover, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Wendover (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement flues and gutters
- Materials found mid-project
- Broken sheets in gardens
For non-domestic buildings like The John Hampden School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What paperwork you get
- What isn’t included
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- Travel and parking
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Wendover, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. We plan outdoor jobs in Wendover to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- 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
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Removing asbestos around Wendover
Wendover is about 5 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wendover is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Wendover is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our area stretches from Wendover to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
Older buildings in Wendover, near Parish Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. For rentals close to Wendover station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Parts of the Chilterns National Landscape are within about a mile of Wendover; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22. Local streets include High Street, The Paddocks and Victory Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Wendover include the A413 and B4009, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Halton (1 mile north), Nash Lee (2 miles west), Chalkshire (2 miles west), Terrick (2 miles west) and Weston Turville (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (5 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (7 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (9 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Trenchard Museum (1.2 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include John Colet School (under half a mile east) and Wendover House School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Pack Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
The scope of asbestos removal
So you know what to expect:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
Questions from Wendover
Do you cover Wendover from London?
Wendover is about 33 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Wendover homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Wendover can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
Places near Wendover
More for properties in Wendover
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site