Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Removal in Portsmouth
Asbestos removal for Portsmouth: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal for Portsmouth
Asbestos removal for Portsmouth properties
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and floor tiles, and people generally contact us about finds during refurbishment and old flues.
In a large place like Portsmouth, we remove asbestos from homes, rented property, schools, shops and industrial units, each planned for its access and waste. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
Removing asbestos around Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We cover Portsmouth as part of Portsmouth, for removal jobs of every size. We work in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you let property near Fratton station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as Manor Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Portsmouth is within about 3 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
For removal jobs in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square, wherever it is in Portsmouth. Main roads around Portsmouth include the A3 and A27, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Portsmouth, we cover Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Outdoor removal in Portsmouth is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Why people call us in Portsmouth
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Portsmouth built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Older buildings in Portsmouth, near St Wilfrid or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Portsmouth: your questions answered
How far is Portsmouth from London?
We cover Portsmouth, about 64 miles from central London.
Do you cover Portsmouth and the area around Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 0.9 miles south of Portsmouth, and we cover both.
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.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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