Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Bighton
Need asbestos removal in Bighton? We cover Bighton and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos removal near Bighton
Questions from Bighton
Do older homes in Bighton have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Bighton from London?
We cover Bighton, about 52 miles from central London.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Asbestos removal near Bighton
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Typical jobs include floor tiles before a new floor and broken sheets in gardens, involving floor tiles, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
In a village like Bighton, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, so we plan access across yards and fields. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Bighton (SO24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bighton
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Typical removal jobs in Bighton
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In older properties in Bighton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Questions to ask before you book
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What we do and do not cover
The usual limits are:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
What affects the price in Bighton
When we quote, we look at:
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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.
Choosing the right option
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Bighton were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Bighton properties and asbestos removal
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Bighton, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our area stretches from Bighton to Southampton (17 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Perins School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in SO24, asbestos removal is available. Nearby, we also cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Within reach you will find Red Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes Public House (under half a mile east)
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. In winter, the light goes in Bighton 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 method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site