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Asbestos Removal Services in Bassett, Southampton
Buildings in Bassett built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal near Bassett
Common reasons for removal jobs in Bassett
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
For non-domestic buildings like Cantell School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
Asbestos removal in Bassett
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Bassett: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. We often deal with gutters and downpipes, water tanks and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and Artex ceilings before renovation.
Homes in Bassett with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Bassett
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Bassett, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- An overall view
- Visible markings
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Bassett: your questions answered
Do older homes in Bassett have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Bassett from London?
We cover Bassett, about 69 miles from central London.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
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.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Bassett?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
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. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Other services in Bassett
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bassett
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Bassett to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Removal jobs in Bassett
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Bassett is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
In older properties in Bassett, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near Swaythling station often time removal for when a property is empty. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Wherever your property is in SO16, SO17 and SO15, asbestos removal is available. Local streets include Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road; we cover every one. We also carry out removal jobs in Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
After the job
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note