Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Removal for Baffins
Need asbestos removal in Baffins? We cover Baffins and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
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Baffins questions
Do you cover Baffins and the area around Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 1 mile south-west of Baffins, and we cover both.
Could my house in Baffins contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Baffins can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
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.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Asbestos removal for Baffins properties
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and old cold water tanks, including cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles.
Homes in Baffins with bigger gardens may have several outbuildings with cement roofs, which can often be dealt with together. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Baffins
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. If your removal job is in Baffins, let us know about access. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For rentals close to Fratton station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. At a school such as Langstone Junior Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. The coast is within about 3 miles of Baffins, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
For removal jobs in PO3, PO4 and PO2, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road, wherever it is in Baffins. Being close to the A288, Baffins is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Baffins include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Baffins pub (less than half a mile north)
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In winter, the light goes in Baffins by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
After we’ve finished in Baffins
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, as the method may need to change.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Your options compared
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Baffins
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Typical jobs in Baffins include:
- Old flues
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Asbestos garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
In older properties in Baffins, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Other services in Baffins
How we price asbestos removal
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site