Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Removal Services in North End, Portsmouth
Asbestos removal across North End and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos removal in North End
North End questions
Do you cover North End from London?
North End is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in North End homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you test before removing asbestos in North End?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How asbestos removal works in North End
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. From cement water tanks in lofts and finds during refurbishment, we cover cement soffits, cement roof sheets and textured coatings and more.
In areas like North End, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
Once we’re done:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Photos of the material and the route in help
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Where asbestos turns up
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Older buildings in North End, near St. Mark’s or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the job needs notifying
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in North End, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Which option is right?
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
North End properties and asbestos removal
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. North End is within our Portsmouth area, for removal jobs of every size. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to Hilsea station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles of North End; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area. That could mean a property on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road. Being close to the A2047, North End is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near North End include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Clarence pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
How we work
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. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. Late-December sunset in North End is about 4:00pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What else we do in North End
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site