Hampshire · England
Asbestos Removal Services in South Down, Hampshire
Looking for asbestos removal in South Down? We work across South Down and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal in South Down
How asbestos removal works in South Down
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. Typical jobs include cement flues and gutters and old waste on site, involving floor tiles, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In a village like South Down, removal often involves barns, stables, outbuildings and farm buildings, where access across fields or yards needs planning. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- South Down (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in South Down to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:25pm.
- 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
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
South Down: your questions answered
Do you work near Shawford station?
Yes, we cover South Down and the area towards Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east.
Do you cover small places like South Down?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings normally aren’t licensed.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Why people call us in South Down
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Typical jobs in South Down include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old cold water tanks
- Old flues
- Materials found mid-project
For rentals close to Shawford station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Which option is right?
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. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
Towns and villages near South Down
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in South Down, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Asbestos removal in South Down: local notes
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in South Down, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from South Down to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
In a school like Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across South Down, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside South Down, we cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around South Down includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
A few practical points:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Materials, one by one
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note