Southampton · England
Asbestos Removal for Rownhams
Asbestos removal across Rownhams, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Textured coatings
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos removal near Rownhams
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
How asbestos removal works in Rownhams
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. Typical jobs include broken sheets in gardens and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, including cement soffits, cement roof sheets and water tanks.
Homes in Rownhams with bigger gardens can have more than one cement-roofed building, which can often be dealt with together. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Rownhams (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Rownhams
What affects the price in Rownhams
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Material and condition
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Removal jobs in Rownhams
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Properties in Rownhams range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older properties in Rownhams, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. If you let property near Redbridge station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Rownhams. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields. The coast is within about 5 miles of Rownhams, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
We cover removal jobs across SO16 and the streets around it. Local streets include Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close; we cover every one. We also carry out removal jobs in Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roof sheets
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
In a school like Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Keeping things safe:
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Rownhams to finish before dark: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Rownhams questions
Is asbestos common in Rownhams homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Rownhams can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Rownhams from London?
Rownhams is about 70 miles from central London, well within our area.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Rownhams?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings usually aren’t licensed.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
- 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