Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Lychpit
Asbestos removal in Lychpit: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex before plastering
- Cement flues and gutters
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For businesses and landlords in Lychpit
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How asbestos removal works in Lychpit
Every removal job in Lychpit is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Typical materials include floor tiles, textured coatings and water tanks, and typical jobs are floor tiles before a new floor and old flues.
In places like Lychpit, outbuildings and farm buildings are common removal jobs, so we plan access across yards and fields. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Lychpit (RG24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lychpit
What else we do in Lychpit
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is generally well bound.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you will receive afterwards. In winter, the light goes in Lychpit by about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Lychpit properties and asbestos removal
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. In Lychpit, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Lychpit is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Lychpit to Reading (about 13 miles away).
In older properties in Lychpit, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For non-domestic buildings like Old Basing Infant School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Here we cover the RG24 postcode area. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or the roads around them. If your property is just outside Lychpit, we also cover Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Lychpit include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Lychpit include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile east)
What affects the price in Lychpit
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
After we’ve finished in Lychpit
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Going forward:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
Typical removal jobs in Lychpit
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Loft water tanks
- Old flues
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
For rentals close to Basingstoke station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Questions from Lychpit
Do you come out to small villages like Lychpit?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Lychpit from London?
Lychpit is about 44 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site