Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in Knightwood, Hampshire
Looking for asbestos removal in Knightwood? We cover Knightwood and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Finds during refurbishment
Need asbestos removal in Knightwood?
Asbestos removal near Knightwood
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and old cold water tanks.
Properties in towns and villages like Knightwood with larger plots can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Knightwood (SO53, SO52)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Late-December sunset in Knightwood is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- Tell us about parking and access
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
What affects the price in Knightwood
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- The access route
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Knightwood
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Asbestos removal in Knightwood: local notes
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We work across Knightwood and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Knightwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
At a school such as Knightwood Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Chandlers Ford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO53 and SO52. From Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Knightwood, we cover Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Questions from Knightwood
Do you cover Knightwood from London?
Knightwood is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Knightwood and the area around Chandlers Ford station?
Yes, we cover Knightwood and the area towards Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Knightwood?
There is no fixed price: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
What we deal with in Knightwood
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex before plastering
In older properties in Knightwood, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What paperwork you get
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Responsibilities for owners
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site