Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Forestside
Found something that might be asbestos in Forestside? We provide asbestos removal with waste paperwork, explained in plain English.
- Textured coatings
- Materials found mid-project
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal near Forestside
Removing asbestos around Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Forestside contact us for removal jobs. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Forestside to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
In older properties in Forestside, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 5 miles of Forestside. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in PO9, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Lodge Lane and Forestside; we cover every one. We also carry out removal jobs in West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
How asbestos removal works in Forestside
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Forestside: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical materials include cement soffits, cement roof sheets and gutters and downpipes, and people normally contact us about asbestos found during building work and garage roof sheets.
Rural removal near Forestside can mean longer distances to carry waste, so the route is planned in advance. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Forestside (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
- Loft water tanks
If you let property near Rowlands Castle station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
What we do and do not cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A picture of the whole area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Options to consider in Forestside
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Questions from Forestside
Do you cover small places like Forestside?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Forestside and the area around Rowlands Castle station?
Yes. Rowlands Castle station is about 2.2 miles south-west of Forestside, and we cover both.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover Forestside?
Yes. We cover Forestside and the surrounding area as part of Hampshire. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
For businesses and landlords in Forestside
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Forestside 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.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Towns and villages near Forestside
More for properties in Forestside
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion. Outdoor removal in Forestside 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 method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site