Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Downton
Asbestos removal in Downton: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos help in Downton
Asbestos removal in Downton: local notes
Downton is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We work across Downton and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Downton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Landlords near New Milton station often time removal for when a property is empty. For non-domestic buildings like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Downton is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 4 miles of Downton, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across SO41 and the streets around it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Hordle Lane and Shorefield Road or the roads around them. For properties just outside Downton, we cover Leagreen (1 mile east), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (2 miles west) and New Milton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Downton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2.1 miles west)
Asbestos removal in Downton
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Common materials are cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits, and people typically contact us about loft water tanks and old waste on site.
In a village like Downton, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Downton (SO41)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- How we’d reach it
- An idea of size
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Duty holders and landlords in Downton
If you manage or own a block in Downton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Nearby places to Downton
Weighing up your options
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
Downton questions
Do you cover small places like Downton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Downton homes?
Any home in Downton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
In older buildings across Downton, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about any previous survey
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan outdoor jobs in Downton to finish before dark: that means by about 4:05pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a 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
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site