Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Fareham
Asbestos removal for Fareham: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Fareham
About our asbestos removal in Fareham
In homes, in Fareham as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is usually non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. We often deal with flue pipes, water tanks and textured coatings, and typical jobs are Artex before plastering and garage roof sheets.
Houses and local businesses around Fareham often have asbestos cement in roofs and outbuildings. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
The process
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In winter, the light goes in Fareham by about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Fareham
Do you cover Fareham from London?
We cover Fareham, about 65 miles from central London.
Do you cover Fareham and the area around Fareham station?
Yes. Fareham station is close to the centre of Fareham, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Fareham
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old cold water tanks
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old waste on site
Older buildings in Fareham, near St John The Evangelist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What happens next
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once we are done:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- 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 usually separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
For businesses and landlords in Fareham
If you manage or own a block in Fareham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is normally well bound.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Fareham properties and asbestos removal
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We work across Fareham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Fareham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
In a school like St Jude's Catholic Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. On busy roads like the A27 and A32, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. The coast is within about 5 miles of Fareham, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 and the streets around it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, wherever it is in Fareham. Being close to the A27 and A32, Fareham is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Fareham, we also cover Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Fareham has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you will also find Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Fareham include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site