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Asbestos Removal Services in Shirley, Southampton
Asbestos removal in Shirley: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
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About our asbestos removal in Shirley
Found asbestos during building work in Shirley? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We will identify it and plan what happens next. From flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and finds during refurbishment, we deal with floor tiles, water tanks and flue pipes.
In towns and villages like Shirley, we often remove garage roofs and old sheds, with access through the garden or drive. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Removing asbestos around Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. We work across Shirley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
If you are on or near the A3057, tell us about parking and loading. In older properties in Shirley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Shirley; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan. Shirley is within about 3 miles of the coast; on exposed coastal sites, wind affects when outdoor removal can go ahead.
Removal jobs anywhere in SO15, SO16 and SO17 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include May Road, Dyer Road and York Road; we cover every one. You’ll find Shirley on the A3057, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Shirley, we also cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Shirley has buildings from every era.
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Shirley includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Shirley include Regents Park Community College (within half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, then keep the material damp throughout. It helps if we can park nearby. Outdoor removal in Shirley is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 4:00pm in December, or about 9:25pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Your questions about asbestos removal in Shirley
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Millbrook (Hants) station?
Yes, we cover Shirley and the area towards Millbrook (Hants) station, about 0.7 miles south.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
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.
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Shirley
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shirley:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
For non-domestic buildings like Wordsworth Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you’ll receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
DIY and asbestos
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Tell us about any previous survey
Don’ts
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Options to consider in Shirley
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- 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