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Asbestos Removal Services in Rudmore, Portsmouth
Asbestos removal in Rudmore: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement flues and gutters
Need asbestos removal in Rudmore?
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Asbestos removal near Rudmore
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Whether it’s floor tiles before a new floor and Artex ceilings before renovation, we deal with textured coatings, flue pipes and cement soffits and more.
In a smaller place like Rudmore, removal is often a garage roof, a shed or an outbuilding, reached through gardens and drives. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Rudmore: your questions answered
Do you cover Rudmore and the area around Portsmouth & Southsea station?
Yes, we cover Rudmore and the area towards Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south.
Is asbestos common in Rudmore homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs do not usually affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
The process
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. We plan outdoor jobs in Rudmore to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Rudmore, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Rudmore properties and asbestos removal
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Properties in Rudmore range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like The Flying Bull Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Rudmore, near The Grapes or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Rudmore is within about 3 miles of the coast, where exposed sites can be windy, so outdoor removal is planned around the forecast.
Removal jobs anywhere in PO2 and PO1 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Rudmore on the M275 and A2047, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rudmore include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Typical removal jobs in Rudmore
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, so their removal is licensed.
These come up again and again:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
For properties on main roads such as the M275 and A2047, we plan parking and loading in advance.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Any exclusions
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- Cracks or breaks
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
After the job
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
What else we do in Rudmore
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Rudmore
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note