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Asbestos Removal Services in Highwood, Hampshire
Need asbestos removal in Highwood? We cover Highwood and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Materials found mid-project
- Artex before plastering
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal in Highwood
How asbestos removal works in Highwood
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Highwood. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and old flues, including textured coatings, cement roof sheets and water tanks.
In a village like Highwood, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Highwood (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Common reasons for removal jobs in Highwood
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Older buildings in Highwood, near St John the Baptist or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Nearby places to Highwood
Questions from Highwood
Do you cover small places like Highwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- Approximate dimensions
- A picture of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Share any survey or test results
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Don’ts
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Duty holders and landlords in Highwood
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Highwood must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Step by step
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Highwood is about 4:05pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
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.
Related guides
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Highwood properties and asbestos removal
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Highwood has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
At a school such as Poulner Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Highwood. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in BH24, just send the postcode and a few photos. Nearby, we also cover Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Highwood includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Highwood include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Which option is right?
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and our cost guide.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site