Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Ashurst, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Ashurst may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement flues and gutters
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos removal in Ashurst
Typical removal jobs in Ashurst
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In older buildings across Ashurst, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Asbestos removal near Ashurst
Every removal job in Ashurst is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. People often contact us about asbestos garages and cement flues and gutters, including flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
In a village like Ashurst, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Ashurst (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Asbestos removal in Ashurst: local notes
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Ashurst is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ashurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For rentals close to Ashurst New Forest station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In a school like Foxhills Infant School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Ashurst is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. Ashurst is within about 6 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Anywhere in SO40, we can help with asbestos removal. From Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. In winter, the light goes in Ashurst by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Ashurst, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
Going forward:
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Questions from Ashurst
Do older homes in Ashurst have asbestos?
If your home in Ashurst was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Ashurst?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Towns and villages near Ashurst
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note