Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Removal for Portsea
Asbestos removal across Portsea and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal for Portsea
What happens
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. In winter, the light goes in Portsea by 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
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos removal in Portsea
In homes, in Portsea as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is typically non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and old cold water tanks, including cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles.
Properties in areas like Portsea with larger plots can have more than one cement-roofed building. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Portsea
Asbestos removal in Portsea: local notes
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Portsea has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Portsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Portsmouth Grammar School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to Portsmouth Harbour station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portsea; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO1, PO12 and PO5, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road, wherever it is in Portsea. If your property is just outside Portsea, we also cover Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsea include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship & Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
Afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Typical removal jobs in Portsea
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Portsmouth built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Debris left from a previous job
In older properties in Portsea, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Options to consider in Portsea
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Portsea: your questions answered
Do older homes in Portsea have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Portsea from London?
We cover Portsea, about 65 miles from central London.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can asbestos be left in place?
In many cases it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note