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Asbestos removal and surveys in Portsmouth
Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we can help with surveys, testing and removal, with written paperwork.
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Asbestos services in Portsmouth
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Asbestos removal in Portsmouth: what to expect
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about old waste on site and old floor tiles and black adhesive, including cement roof sheets, floor tiles and flue pipes.
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Prices in Portsmouth
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Covering London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Near you in Portsmouth
Jobs here are often close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Also close by are The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Removing asbestos in Portsmouth
Common removal jobs in Portsmouth include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, in Southsea, Milton and Landport and the 0 villages and hamlets around them. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Portsmouth: For non-domestic buildings like Manor Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. On busy roads like the A3 and A27, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. In winter, the light goes in Portsmouth by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Any exclusions
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
For businesses and landlords in Portsmouth
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Prices vary with:
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
- Labels, if any
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Portsmouth
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos garages
Common questions in Portsmouth
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you work in Portsmouth?
Yes. We cover Portsmouth and the surrounding area as part of Portsmouth. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
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- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site