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Asbestos removal and surveys in Southampton
We survey, test and remove asbestos in 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Asbestos surveys and removal across Southampton
What we do in Southampton
Pick a service to see all the towns we cover for it, or find your town in the A to Z below.
About asbestos removal in Southampton
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that is the case. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before renovation and debris left from a previous job, involving gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and floor tiles.
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Prices in Southampton
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Southampton
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What’s near Southampton
Around Southampton, we work at homes and buildings near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. Nearby too are Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Southampton: St Denys station. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Netley Common.
Where we work in Southampton
Common removal jobs in Southampton include roofs, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages. 40 of the places we cover in Southampton are within about 6 miles of the sea, where exposed sites can be windy, which affects outdoor roof work.
Southampton: For non-domestic buildings like Bevois Town Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Southampton, near Saint Mary's or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. In winter, the light goes in Southampton by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
What we deal with in Southampton
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary.
These are some of the things we deal with in Southampton:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Southampton
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Southampton?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
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- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note