Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Itchen Stoke
Asbestos removal for properties in Itchen Stoke and Hampshire: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Loft water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal near Itchen Stoke
Asbestos removal near Itchen Stoke
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will tell you honestly when that’s the case. Common materials are floor tiles, cement soffits and flue pipes, and typical jobs are asbestos found during building work and garage roofs and whole garages.
In Itchen Stoke, waste may have a long carry to the vehicle, so the route is planned in advance. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Itchen Stoke (SO24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Itchen Stoke: your questions answered
Do older homes in Itchen Stoke have asbestos?
Any home in Itchen Stoke built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Itchen Stoke from London?
We cover Itchen Stoke, about 56 miles from central London.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
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 I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- 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 generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Options to consider in Itchen Stoke
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Covering London and the South East
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Itchen Stoke must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Also near Itchen Stoke
Also in Itchen Stoke
Asbestos removal in Itchen Stoke: local notes
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We work across Itchen Stoke and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
At a school such as Perins School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. In older buildings across Itchen Stoke, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. You will find Itchen Stoke on the B3047, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Itchen Stoke we cover include Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Itchen Stoke
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it does not always need to go.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured coatings
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos garages
- Cement flues and gutters
If you are on or near the B3047, tell us about parking and loading.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- VAT, clearly stated
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The category of work
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
How it works
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. It helps if we can park nearby. Outdoor removal in Itchen Stoke is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site