Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal for Hillhead
Asbestos removal in Hillhead and across Hampshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old cold water tanks
Need asbestos removal in Hillhead?
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How asbestos removal works in Hillhead
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. We often deal with textured coatings, floor tiles and cement roof sheets, and typical jobs are loft water tanks and textured coatings.
In areas like Hillhead, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Hillhead (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hillhead: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Hillhead?
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 same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Hillhead
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old flues
- Asbestos found during building work
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In older properties in Hillhead, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What’s included, and what isn’t
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. We plan outdoor jobs in Hillhead to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- 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
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which option is right?
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is normally right. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Places near Hillhead
Also in Hillhead
Removing asbestos around Hillhead
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Hillhead is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you let property near Hamble station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Hillhead; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Hillhead is within about 4 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area. Other places close to Hillhead we cover include Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site