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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX10
We work across all of the OX10 postcode district, which takes in Benson, Wallingford and Cholsey. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos removal in OX10
Towns and villages in OX10
- Benson
- Wallingford
- Cholsey
- Crowmarsh Gifford
- Newnham Murren
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
- Berinsfield
- Dorchester
- Warborough
- Ewelme
- Shillingford
- Drayton St Leonard
- Moulsford
- Mongewell
- Ipsden
- North Stoke
- Preston Crowmarsh
- Berrick Salome
- Mackney
- Newington
- Roke
- Great Holcombe
- Winterbrook
What we do in OX10
- Asbestos removal
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
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Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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How asbestos removal works in OX10
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Typical jobs include old sheds and coal bunkers and cement water tanks in lofts, involving floor tiles, water tanks and textured coatings.
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Cost
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Near you in Benson
Jobs here are often close to Howbery Park, The Crown Inn and Church of St Helen and the streets around them. Also close by are Benson Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west), Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west) and Wallingford School (1.5 miles south-west). Benson’s nearest station is Cholsey station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (3 miles north-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
Removing asbestos in OX10
Common removal jobs in OX10 include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Benson: Landlords near Cholsey station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Benson Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Outdoor removal in Benson is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot 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, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Typical removal jobs in OX10
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
Duty holders and landlords in OX10
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you manage or own a block in OX10, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Options to consider in OX10
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
FAQs for OX10
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site