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Asbestos Removal for Northam
Any pre-2000 building in Northam may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Old flues
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Northam?
Northam questions
Do you work near Bitterne station?
Yes. Bitterne station is about 0.6 miles north of Northam, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Northam homes?
If your home in Northam was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note as your record.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
About our asbestos removal in Northam
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Northam: 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. Whether it’s cement flues and gutters and textured coatings, we deal with gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Northam, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, with access through the garden or drive. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Northam
Other services in Northam
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Late-December sunset in Northam is about 4:00pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Cracks or breaks
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
After we have finished:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Northam, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
What we deal with in Northam
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
For rentals close to Bitterne station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
The scope of asbestos removal
So you know what to expect:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Northam properties and asbestos removal
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. In Northam, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Northam is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
In older properties in Northam, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. In a school like Bitterne Manor Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Northam; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. The coast is within about 2 miles of Northam, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Removal jobs anywhere in SO14, SO19 and SO18 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road, wherever it is in Northam. For properties just outside Northam, we cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Northam include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Engineers Arms (within half a mile west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site