Reading · England
Asbestos Removal in West Reading
Worried about asbestos in West Reading? We provide removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, explained in plain English.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos help in West Reading
About our asbestos removal in West Reading
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Whether it’s debris left from a previous job and old floor tiles and black adhesive, we deal with gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and water tanks.
In places like West Reading, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, reached through gardens and drives. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- West Reading (RG30, RG1, RG31)
- County
- Reading
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
Removing asbestos around West Reading
West Reading is about 1 mile north-west of Reading, in Reading. West Reading has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. West Reading is one of 34 places in Reading where we work.
If you let property near Reading West station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. For non-domestic buildings like Battle School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
This part of Reading takes in RG30, RG1 and RG31. From Lundy Lane, Wilson Road and Wilton Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. West Reading is on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside West Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-east), Reading (1 mile south-east), Caversham Heights (2 miles north), Lower Caversham (2 miles north-east) and Green Park (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east), Sonning Common (4 miles north), Caversham Park Village (3 miles north-east) and Sonning (4 miles east). West Reading is one of the larger places we cover in Reading, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (under half a mile north) and Broad Street Mall (0.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
- Nearby schools include The WREN School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Thistle Public House (under half a mile east)
Your questions about asbestos removal in West Reading
Do older homes in West Reading have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Reading West station?
Yes, we cover West Reading, including the streets around Reading West station.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in West Reading, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in West Reading by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Where asbestos turns up
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Broken sheets in gardens
On busy roads like the A4, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Nearby places to West Reading
What else we do in West Reading
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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