Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in MK18
We cover every part of the MK18 postcode district, including Buckingham, Winslow and Steeple Claydon. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal in MK18
Where we work in MK18
- Buckingham
- Winslow
- Steeple Claydon
- Tingewick
- North Marston
- Maids Moreton
- Padbury
- Gawcott
- Calvert
- Granborough
- Thornborough
- Adstock
- Akeley
- Twyford
- East Claydon
- Preston Bissett
- Finmere
- Chackmore
- Botolph Claydon
- Dadford
- Shalstone
- Dunton
- Hillesden
- Lillingstone Lovell
- Middle Claydon
- Water Stratford
- Leckhampstead
- Radclive
- Lamport
Asbestos services in MK18
Send us photos and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Neighbouring districts
Across Buckinghamshire
Every town in Buckinghamshire
Every area we cover
How asbestos removal works in MK18
Every removal job in MK18 is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified. People often contact us about Artex before plastering and garage roof sheets, including water tanks, cement soffits and floor tiles.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
Cost
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s near Buckingham
Locally, our jobs take us close to Buckingham School, The Three Cups Public House and George Grenville Academy. Nearby you will also find Buckingham Movie Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (within half a mile north). The countryside around Buckingham includes Buckingham Sand Pit.
Where we work in MK18
Common removal jobs in MK18 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Buckingham: At a school such as George Grenville Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For properties on main roads such as the A421 and A422, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. In winter, the light goes in Buckingham by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Weighing up your options
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- What category of work it is
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
What we deal with in MK18
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex before plastering
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in MK18 must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
FAQs for MK18
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note