Southampton · England
Asbestos Removal for Bitterne
Asbestos removal in Bitterne: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos help in Bitterne
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
About our asbestos removal in Bitterne
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Bitterne falls into that category. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and cement water tanks in lofts, including gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and flue pipes.
Properties in towns and villages like Bitterne with larger plots may have several outbuildings with cement roofs. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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.
What it costs
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
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.
Common questions in Bitterne
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Bitterne from London?
Bitterne is about 68 miles from central London, well within our area.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
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.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
For businesses and landlords in Bitterne
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Bitterne, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What we deal with in Bitterne
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement flues and gutters
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
For rentals close to Bitterne station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Which option is right?
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Clear advice on your options
Bitterne properties and asbestos removal
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your property is in Bitterne, tell us the postcode and what you need. Bitterne is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For properties on main roads such as the A3024, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted. Older buildings in Bitterne, near Church of the Holy Saviour or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Bitterne is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bitterne; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
We carry out removal jobs all over the SO18 and SO19 postcode area. Whether your property is on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Bitterne include the A3024; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out removal jobs in Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Itchen College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion. Outdoor removal in Bitterne is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Send us the address in Bitterne, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Other services in Bitterne
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note