Southampton · England
Asbestos Removal for Hounsdown
Looking for asbestos removal in Hounsdown? We work across Hounsdown and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft water tanks
- Artex before plastering
- Floor tiles before a new floor
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About our asbestos removal in Hounsdown
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Hounsdown: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Every job is planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site. From finds during refurbishment and old sheds and coal bunkers, we cover gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In areas like Hounsdown, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Hounsdown is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
Send us the address in Hounsdown, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Hounsdown properties and asbestos removal
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. In Hounsdown, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
At a school such as Hounsdown School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Totton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 5 miles of Hounsdown; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hounsdown; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. Local streets include Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Foxhills Infant School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Forest Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Choosing the right option
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. 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 contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Towns and villages near Hounsdown
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Common questions in Hounsdown
Do you cover Hounsdown and the area around Totton station?
Yes. Totton station is about 1.1 miles north-east of Hounsdown, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you cover Hounsdown?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hounsdown and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site