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Asbestos Removal for Highfield
Need asbestos removal in Highfield? We cover Highfield and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old waste on site
- Old cold water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Highfield?
Asbestos removal for Highfield properties
Every removal job in Highfield is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed. Typical materials include cement soffits, water tanks and gutters and downpipes, and people normally contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and broken sheets in gardens.
In areas like Highfield, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Highfield as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. Highfield is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
On busy roads like the A3035, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. In older properties in Highfield, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highfield, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We carry out removal jobs all over the SO17, SO16 and SO14 postcode area. From Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Highfield is on the A3035, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Highfield, we also cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Highfield includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Highfield include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. The work area is kept clear while we’re working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Highfield is 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
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Related guides
For businesses and landlords in Highfield
For managing agents and freeholders in Highfield, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Highfield
What else we do in Highfield
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
For rentals close to St Denys station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Share any survey or test results
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
FAQs for Highfield
Do you cover Highfield and the area around St Denys station?
Yes, we cover Highfield and the area towards St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Do you cover Highfield from London?
Highfield is about 69 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
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.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site