Bracknell Forest · England
Asbestos Removal in Wooden Hill
Asbestos removal in Wooden Hill and across Bracknell Forest: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex before plastering
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old flues
Asbestos removal for Wooden Hill
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. In winter, the light goes in Wooden Hill by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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About our asbestos removal in Wooden Hill
Asbestos removal in Wooden Hill covers homes, rental property and workplaces: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. We often deal with flue pipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and people generally contact us about Artex before plastering and materials found mid-project.
In a village like Wooden Hill, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Wooden Hill (RG12, RG40, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
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Asbestos removal in Wooden Hill: local notes
Wooden Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crowthorne, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Wooden Hill as part of Bracknell Forest, for removal jobs of every size. Wooden Hill is one of 41 towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
If you let property near Bracknell station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older buildings across Wooden Hill, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Here we cover the RG12, RG40 and RG45 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include South Road, Crowthorne Road and Sarum, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. We also carry out removal jobs in Home Farm (1 mile west), Hanworth (1 mile east), Great Hollands (1 mile north), Birch Hill (1 mile east) and Crowthorne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Sandhurst (3 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles north-east), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north-east), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north) and Whitegrove (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile west). The countryside around Wooden Hill includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Easthampstead Park Community School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Retriever pub (less than half a mile south)
What we deal with in Wooden Hill
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
In a school like Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- Any exclusions
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Wooden Hill, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Common questions in Wooden Hill
Do you come out to small villages like Wooden Hill?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do older homes in Wooden Hill have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
For businesses and landlords in Wooden Hill
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Wooden Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note