Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Basingstoke
Asbestos removal in Basingstoke: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos help in Basingstoke
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
How asbestos removal works in Basingstoke
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. Typical jobs include vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and materials found mid-project, including cement soffits, textured coatings and water tanks.
Typical jobs in a place like Basingstoke include garage roofs, flues and Artex, often ahead of building work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
Removal jobs in Basingstoke
Basingstoke is in Hampshire. If your removal job is in Basingstoke, let us know about access. Basingstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Basingstoke to Reading (about 14 miles away).
In older properties in Basingstoke, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. At a school such as King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Anywhere in RG24, RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can help with asbestos removal. Your property could be on Church Square, Queen Annes Square and The Square or the roads around them. Being close to the A30 and A33, Basingstoke is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Basingstoke, we also cover South Ham (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (1 mile west), Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Rooksdown (1 mile north-west) and Buckskin (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Basingstoke has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Basingstoke include Cranbourne (0.7 miles south) and The Costello School (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east)
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
A few practical points:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
FAQs for Basingstoke
Do you cover Basingstoke and the area around Basingstoke station?
Yes. Basingstoke station is about 0.6 miles east of Basingstoke, and we cover both.
Do you cover Basingstoke from London?
Basingstoke is about 46 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Places near Basingstoke
What else we do in Basingstoke
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In winter, the light goes in Basingstoke 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 agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
See how we quote and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site