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Asbestos Removal Services in Cosham, Portsmouth
Looking for asbestos removal in Cosham? We work across Cosham and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Cosham
Asbestos removal for Cosham properties
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical jobs include cement water tanks in lofts and garage roofs and whole garages, involving floor tiles, textured coatings and cement soffits.
Homes in Cosham with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
What we deal with in Cosham
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:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Debris left from a previous job
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roof sheets
In older properties in Cosham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What is not included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
After the job
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
Once we are done:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
FAQs for Cosham
Do you cover Cosham and the area around Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Cosham, including the streets around Cosham station.
Could my house in Cosham contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Cosham can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Removal jobs in Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We work across Cosham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
At a school such as Court Lane Junior Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Cosham station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Cosham is within about 5 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO6, PO3 and PO2. Local streets include Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road; we cover every one. Being close to the A397, Cosham is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Cosham include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The First Post pub (under half a mile north)
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, before changing the plan. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Outdoor removal in Cosham is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
- Records for your files
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Places near Cosham
For businesses and landlords in Cosham
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note