Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Charlwood, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Charlwood? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Textured coatings
- Loft water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos help in Charlwood
Asbestos removal in Charlwood: local notes
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Charlwood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Charlwood to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 7 miles of Charlwood; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
For removal jobs in SO24, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Charlwood, we cover Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
About our asbestos removal in Charlwood
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in Charlwood. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and textured coatings, and people usually contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and loft water tanks.
In Charlwood, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so we plan the route before the day. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Charlwood (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Charlwood
Also in Charlwood
Your questions about asbestos removal in Charlwood
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Charlwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
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.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Accredited laboratory results
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
After we have finished in Charlwood
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Keeping things safe:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Late-December sunset in Charlwood is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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The scope of asbestos removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials in Charlwood
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Typical removal jobs in Charlwood
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In older buildings across Charlwood, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- How much waste there is
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Charlwood, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site