Oxfordshire · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in OX11
Planning work on an older property in OX11? We work in Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell and the rest of the district, with written quotes and paperwork.
Asbestos help in OX11
Where we work in OX11
- Didcot
- Great Western Park
- Harwell
- Chilton
- Blewbury
- East Hagbourne
- Upton
- Aston Upthorpe
- South Moreton
- North Moreton
- Aston Tirrold
- Rowstock
- West Hagbourne
- Coscote
- Woodway
- Milton
What we do in OX11
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Postcodes nearby
Elsewhere in Oxfordshire
Every town in Oxfordshire
All areas
How asbestos removal works in OX11
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in OX11 falls into that category. People often contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and broken sheets in gardens, including flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- 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
Prices in OX11
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landmarks near Didcot
Locally, our jobs take us close to The Queens Arms, Manor Primary School and UTC Oxfordshire and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (less than half a mile north-west) and Didcot Girls' School (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Didcot: Didcot Parkway station. Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Didcot includes Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
OX11: removal jobs of every size
From Didcot, Great Western Park and Harwell to small villages, OX11 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within easy reach of places across OX11, where rural and farm buildings with cement roofs are common.
Didcot: In older buildings across Didcot, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as Manor Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. We plan outdoor jobs in Didcot to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Responsibilities for owners
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in OX11, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common reasons for removal jobs in OX11
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
FAQs for OX11
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site