Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Finkley
Asbestos removal for properties in Finkley and Hampshire: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with written paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal in Finkley
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Finkley must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Finkley, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Asbestos removal for Finkley properties
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about old waste on site and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, involving floor tiles, water tanks and textured coatings.
Rural removal near Finkley can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Finkley (SP11)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Finkley
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
Avoid these
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan outdoor jobs in Finkley to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Finkley questions
Do you cover small places like Finkley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover Finkley from London?
Finkley is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you work in Finkley?
Yes. We cover Finkley and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- The access route
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Your options compared
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Typical removal jobs in Finkley
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These come up again and again:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
For non-domestic buildings like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How fibres will be kept down
Nearby places to Finkley
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Asbestos removal in Finkley: local notes
Finkley is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. If your removal job is in Finkley, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Finkley to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Older buildings in Finkley, near Christ Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. For rentals close to Andover station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Anywhere in SP11, we can help with asbestos removal. Nearby, we also cover Smannell (1 mile north-west), Finkley Down (1 mile south), Picket Piece (1 mile south-east), East Anton (1 mile south-west) and Little London (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.8 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Finkley include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Oak pub (0.6 miles north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site