Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal in Shobley
Found something that might be asbestos in Shobley? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with clear advice at each step.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Old cold water tanks
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal for Shobley
Asbestos removal in Shobley: local notes
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Shobley, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
At a school such as Poulner Infant School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park; removing asbestos from rural buildings there follows the same rules, with access across yards and fields to plan.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
How asbestos removal works in Shobley
After removal, the work area is cleaned and the waste is double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken away, with a consignment note for your records. Typical materials include water tanks, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and typical jobs are garage roof sheets and materials found mid-project.
Rural removal near Shobley can mean longer distances to carry waste, so we plan the route before the day. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Shobley (BH24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Outdoor removal in Shobley is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Typical removal jobs in Shobley
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Loft water tanks
In older properties in Shobley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- If the price includes VAT
- What is not included
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What happens next
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once we’re done:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about parking and access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Your options compared
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Shobley
If your business premises in Shobley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Questions from Shobley
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is asbestos common in Shobley homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
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 I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
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What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- 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
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note