Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Fleet
Found something that might be asbestos in Fleet? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos help in Fleet
Asbestos removal near Fleet
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. From old flues and broken sheets in gardens, we deal with cement soffits, flue pipes and cement roof sheets and more.
In towns and villages like Fleet, typical jobs are garage roofs, flues and Artex, normally before renovation. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Fleet (GU51, GU52, GU10)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fleet properties and asbestos removal
Fleet is about 13 miles south-east of Reading, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Fleet contact us for removal jobs. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Landlords near Fleet station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Heatherside Junior School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
We handle removal jobs in every part of GU51, GU52 and GU10. Local streets include Church Road, Durnsford Avenue and Hankins Court; we cover every one. Main roads around Fleet include the A323 and A3013, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Fleet, we cover Church Crookham (1 mile south-east), Crookham Village (1 mile west), Elvetham Heath (1 mile north-west), Dogmersfield (2 miles west) and Elvetham (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north-east), Aldershot (4 miles south-east), Alton (10 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north) and Tadley (14 miles north-west). Fleet is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby schools include Court Moor School (under half a mile south-west) and School (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile south-west)
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Common questions in Fleet
Do you cover Fleet and the area around Fleet station?
Yes. Fleet station is about 1.2 miles north of Fleet, and we cover both.
How far is Fleet from London?
Fleet is about 36 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
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.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Towns and villages near Fleet
Common reasons for removal jobs in Fleet
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Hampshire built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In older properties in Fleet, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Whether VAT is included
- What isn’t included
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Fleet
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read our prices page or published price ranges.
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. Outdoor removal in Fleet is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- 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
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
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.
Afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Book the replacement before removal
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site