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Asbestos removal and surveys in OX5
Planning work on an older property in OX5? We work in Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip and the rest of the district, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos help in OX5
Areas within OX5
- Kidlington
- Yarnton
- Islip
- Tackley
- Kirtlington
- Bletchingdon
- Begbroke
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Enslow
- Bunkers Hill
- Hampton Poyle
- Fencott
- Gosford
- Murcott
- Shipton-on-Cherwell
- Thrupp
- Weston Otmoor
What we do in OX5
- Asbestos surveys
- Asbestos testing
- Garage roof removal
- Artex removal
- Asbestos removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Asbestos garage roof removal across OX5
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. We often deal with corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are broken sheets after high winds and garages being knocked down.
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then load the wrapped waste.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
What it costs in OX5
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in OX5
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Around Kidlington
Our work in Kidlington takes us near St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Church of St Mary and Red Lion pub. For anyone coming by rail, the closest station is Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Kidlington include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Garages we deal with in OX5
Garage roof jobs in OX5 include singles, doubles and blocks, in Kidlington, Yarnton and Islip and its smaller places.
Kidlington: Across Kidlington, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A4260, tell us about parking and access. In December, it’s dark in Kidlington by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Choosing the right option
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion normally mean removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- How fibres will be kept down
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
OX5 questions
What does licensed work mean?
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. Cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Is my garage roof in OX5 asbestos?
A test is the only way to be sure, though grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000 often is asbestos cement. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site